Which is cheaper, the Bremont S302 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $3,900 for the Bremont S302 — a $3,105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont S302 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Bremont S302 wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont S302 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Bremont S302 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont S302 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont S302.

What movement does the Bremont S302 run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont S302 uses the BE-92AE and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Bremont S302vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Bremont S302

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MSRP $3,900

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

S30240mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

S30240h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

S302300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

S302$3,900

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,900

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont S302

Owners widely praise the Bremont S302 for its balanced 40mm proportions, legible matte dial with attractive tan accents, and satisfying bezel action, with one owner noting its hard, scratch-resistant case. Reviewers highlight its 300m water resistance and GMT function, though some find the bezel integration a compromise and the GMT hand adjustment limited. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting theirs keeps accurate time and another noting potential alignment issues requiring service. The ETA movement at its price point is considered high by some reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont S302 as a handsome and functional dive-style GMT, with its comfortable lug design and subtle appeal being key strengths.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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