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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$299

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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".

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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