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Sternglas Marus 2.0vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus 2.041mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Marus 2.041h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Marus 2.0200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Marus 2.0$593
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
35mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$593
$795

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial 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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