Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $760 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a $521 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 run compared to the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

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MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Dumas Automatic44mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Dumas Automatic40h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

Dumas Automatic300m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$239

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What people say

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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