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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $2,000
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
38.3mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$2,000
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