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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Ivory
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$665

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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".

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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