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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.5mm
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
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$169

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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 Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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