Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $3,868 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsFormex Stratos UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Ivory

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

ETA 2892

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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".

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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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