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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
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
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$596

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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".

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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