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Farer AQUAMATICvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
AQUAMATIC41h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
AQUAMATIC200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
AQUAMATIC$875
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$795

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What people say

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Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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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