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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsGrand Seiko SBGK007

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
SBGK00739mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
SBGK00772h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
SBGK00730m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
SBGK007$7,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S63
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$7,300

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What people say

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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".

Grand Seiko SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

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