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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950
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".

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$950
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