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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.53mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$550
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