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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Blacktip 200m Ti

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Blacktip 200m Ti
ZelosBlacktip 200m Ti
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Blacktip 200m Ti41mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Blacktip 200m Ti40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Blacktip 200m Ti200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Blacktip 200m Ti$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$599

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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 Blacktip 200m Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti for its value, titanium construction, and unique dial options, with many appreciating its comfortable 41mm size and angled lugs. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its dual lume and smooth winding, while the bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. Some owners find the metal bracelet uncomfortable, preferring alternative straps, and one dislikes the font used on the GMT variant. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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