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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Blacktip 41

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Blacktip 41$499

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
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
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".

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

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