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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350
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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
34mm
30mm
Thickness
11mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
8mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$350
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