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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsAevig Thule sportswatch

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Thule sportswatch
AevigThule sportswatch
MSRP $593

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Thule sportswatch39mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Thule sportswatch41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Thule sportswatch100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Thule sportswatch$593

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$593

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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".

Aevig Thule sportswatch

The Aevig Thule sportswatch is widely praised for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and comfortable wearability. Owners note the NH34 GMT movement's accurate regulation, often seeing 1-2 seconds fast per day, and appreciate the excellent anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, and quick-release bracelet. Some reviewers, however, express a desire for dressier styling and sharper case angles, with one owner pointing out potential irregularities on the skeletonized hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule sportswatch highly for its original design and value.

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