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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Great White 43

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
43mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Blue
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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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