Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $2,400 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 — a $1,605 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 wears larger at 35mm versus 27.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 — a 7.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 runs a manual (Alpha | manual).

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

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MSRP $2,400

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Tetra 2727.5mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Tetra 2743 hoursh

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

Tetra 2750m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

35mm

27.5mm

Thickness

10.4mm

6.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

38.5mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Ivory

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Alpha | manual

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

42h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$2,400

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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".

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NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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