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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N42
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$315

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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".

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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