Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is the cheaper of the two at $760, against $4,600 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 — a $3,840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 wears larger at 45mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 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 Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

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Vortic Watch Company Springfield 168

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MSRP $4,600

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Springfield 16845mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Springfield 16840h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

Springfield 168100m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Springfield 168$4,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

34mm

45mm

Thickness

11mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

41mm

46mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$4,600

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