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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTimefactors PRS-36

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PRS-36
TimefactorsPRS-36
MSRP $530
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".

Timefactors PRS-36

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-36 for its classy vintage styling, comfortable thin cushion case, and brushed aluminum dial. The Peseux 7040 hand-winding movement and 37mm case size are noted, with one owner finding it wears larger than expected. The included strap and buckle are frequently cited as undesirable, with owners opting for replacements. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-36 highly for its vintage aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
PRS-3637mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
PRS-36
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
PRS-3650m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
PRS-36$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Peseux 7040
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$530
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