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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6L35
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$3,300

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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".

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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