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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$449

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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".

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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