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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Salmon
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$795

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

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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