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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Le Locle 20th Anniversary
TissotLe Locle 20th Anniversary
MSRP $975
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".

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is widely praised for its classic Swiss design, featuring a textured guilloché dial, Roman numerals, and elegant script, with owners choosing it for its timeless elegance. Reviewers and owners highlight the efficient Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron antimagnetic hairspring. Some owners note the watch's moderate 39mm size and thin profile, and its versatility with dual bracelet/strap options and a two-tone case. A potential drawback for some is its 30m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary highly for its refined, timeless aesthetic and capable movement at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary29mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary48h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$975

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
29mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
29mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and diamonds
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$975
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