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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos LT Carbon

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9133
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 LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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