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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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