Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $1,495 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve — a $700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve.

What movement does the Christopher Ward The Twelve run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve uses the SW200 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The TwelvevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Christopher Ward The Twelve

C12-40ADA1-S00A0-B0

MSRP $1,495

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve40mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve38h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

The Twelve100m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

The Twelve$1,495

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Midnight Sun

Ivory

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,495

$795

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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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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