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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$149

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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 Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

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