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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$445

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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".

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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