KUOE Royal Smith 90-006vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Royal Smith 90-006
Tangente gold neomatik
Diameter
35mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
lowest
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
6.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
42h
43h
highest
MSRP
$795
lowest
$14,800
Movement
Miyota 9039
Nomos DUW 3001
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. One owner reports the watch keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist. Some question its value given the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 highly for its aesthetic design and sapphire crystal.
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".
Owners and reviewers praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik for its classic Bauhaus design, thin 6.9mm case, and the subtle contrast provided by gold hands and printing against the dial's black numerals. One reviewer notes the rose gold on the dial is pinker than the case. A single owner found the watch incredible but questioned its value at $13,000 compared to other offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik highly for its elegant, sophisticated design and thin profile.
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