Which is cheaper, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $760 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a $331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

What movement does the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 uses the Seiko NH35A and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

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MSRP $429

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-142mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Power Reserve

PD-1—

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Water Resistance

PD-1300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

MSRP

PD-1$429

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$760

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