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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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 Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
43.8mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$650
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