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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$499

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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 x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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