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Fears Redcliff 39.5vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Redcliff 39.5
FearsRedcliff 39.5
MSRP $2,458
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Redcliff 39.539.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Redcliff 39.540h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Redcliff 39.515m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Redcliff 39.5$2,458
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
35mm
Thickness
20mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Date Pewter Grey
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$795

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What people say

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Fears Redcliff 39.5

The Fears Redcliff 39.5 is widely praised for its slim 9.95mm case, versatile "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" appeal, and elegant dial finishing. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability and understated elegance, with one owner finding its finishing, dial, and movement regulation (0 to +5 sec/day) compelling. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement, a 39.5mm stainless steel case with 150m water resistance, and a screw-down crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -20 sec/day requiring service, while another noted 0 to +5 sec/day. Some find its size slightly large for slender wrists, and opinions differ on the new baton markers compared to the original pipette style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Redcliff 39.5 highly for its refined finishing and versatile, slim profile at its price point.

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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