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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTimefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
TimefactorsNAVIGATOR PRS-48
MSRP $664
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 NAVIGATOR PRS-48

Owners widely praise the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 for its simplicity, legibility, and 36mm case size, which satisfies a desire for a smaller timepiece. One owner finds it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch after five months of ownership. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 highly for its wearability and classic design at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
NAVIGATOR PRS-4836mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
NAVIGATOR PRS-48100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
NAVIGATOR PRS-48$664

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.4mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$664
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