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Magrette Moana Pacific Professional KaravsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Moana Pacific Professional Kara
MagretteMoana Pacific Professional Kara
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Professional Kara44mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Professional Kara
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Professional Kara500m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Professional Kara
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
15.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
42mm
Lug Width
24mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Ivory
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Kara

The Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Kara is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its premium feel and attention to detail at its $595 price point. Owners and reviewers alike commend the comfortable 44mm brushed steel case, excellent lume, and the technical, tool-like appearance. The inclusion of a Swiss STP caliber STP1-11 automatic movement is noted, though its practical performance difference from previous movements is considered minimal. Some reviewers point out that the design language borrows heavily from other brands, and one owner noted the absence of the signature red-lined leather strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Professional Kara highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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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