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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$675

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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".

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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