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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko 62MAS

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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".

Seiko 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
62MAS200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,200
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