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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition40.2mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition$1,050

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
$1,050

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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".

Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition is noted for its unique graduated "shiracha" dial and its upcycled leather straps from Regal. It features a 40.2mm stainless steel case and is powered by the 6R55 calibre, which offers a 72-hour power reserve. The movement has a specified accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. The watch is a limited edition of 3000 units and has a water resistance of 100m. It is priced at US$1,050. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and the sustainable strap material as key appeals of the Seiko Presage Classic Series Upcycled Leather Strap Limited Edition.

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