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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$10,000

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What people say

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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