KUOE Royal Smith 90-006vsStowa Partitio Classic
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Measurements
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Royal Smith 90-006
Partitio Classic
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
lowest
46.9mm
Thickness
10.4mm
lowest
10.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$795
n/a
Movement
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. One owner reports the watch keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist. Some question its value given the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 highly for its aesthetic design and sapphire crystal.
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".
Owners widely praise the Stowa Partitio Classic's 37mm size as perfect for everyday wear and future inheritance, appreciating its classic Bauhaus design, well-executed dial typography, and the "HANDAUFZUG" marking. The Super-Luminova Old Radium coloring and traditional Stowa logo are also noted aesthetic highlights, contributing to its unique classic appeal. The watch's build quality is considered excellent, comparable to other respected German brands, and its curved case with a 47mm lug-to-lug ensures comfortable wearability. Some consider it a military-style watch, while others see it as a perfect unique classic for daily use. The Partitio Black Automatic offers good value under $1,000, though the movement finishing is basic and the sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflection. Overall, owners rate the Stowa Partitio Classic highly for its classic aesthetics and comfortable 37mm wearability at its price point.
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