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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsNodus Unity

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Unity
NodusUnity
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Unity36.5mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Unity41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Unity150m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Unity$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
36.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$725

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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".

Nodus Unity

The Nodus Unity is praised for its novel design, featuring a fixed ceramic bezel and a textured sunray dial, and its slim 36.5mm case. It is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement, regulated to ±8 seconds per day, with a 41-hour power reserve and 150m water resistance. Reviewers note the well-executed bracelet with a five-position extension clasp, though its aesthetic is compromised when fully extended. Some find the dial colors may not appeal to everyone. Overall, reviewers highlight the Nodus Unity's refined yet playful sports watch aesthetic and slim wearability at its price point.

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