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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsWolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
WolbrookSkindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz
MSRP $432

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz$432

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$432

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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".

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT for its handsome vintage aesthetic, authentic retro vibe, and value for money, often highlighting its legible dial, sapphire crystal, and drilled lugs. The worldtimer bezel and comfortable Beads of Rice bracelet also receive positive mentions. However, some owners report issues with hand color matching, lume quality, bezel wobble, and a high-sitting strap. One owner found the 40mm size wore larger than expected, while another was put off by the push-pull crown. The Miyota 8315 movement is considered less desirable than the 9 series by one owner, and the brand's warranty is not honored if the watch is sold or gifted. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT highly for its vintage personality and value, despite some noted build quality concerns.

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