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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko Coutura

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What people say

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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".

Seiko Coutura

Seiko Coutura owners widely report its wear-resistant metal treatments, with one noting minimal scratching after six years. The watch is appreciated for its solar and perpetual calendar functions, with some owners finding its styling unique and fun, while others consider it gaudy or too busy. Some owners find the Coutura lineup too large or that it sits high, but others praise its comfortable wearability and attractive appearance, with one owner calling it a keeper. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported, with one owner noting poor solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure, while another's kinetic perpetual model has a four-year reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Coutura for its functional features and unique styling, despite some finding it visually polarizing.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Coutura42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Coutura
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Coutura100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Coutura$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$450
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