Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is the cheaper of the two at $760, against $1,567 for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a $807 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour wears larger at 39mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 run compared to the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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MSRP $1,567

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Darkest Hour39mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Darkest Hour41h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

Darkest Hour100m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Brown

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

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