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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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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 “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R5H
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,400
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