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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Thresher 44

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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