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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
35mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
51mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$299

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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 Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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