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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTimefactors Commander 71

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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".

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$530
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