Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Spence 300 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $145 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Spence 300.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the Spinnaker Spence 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Spence 300 uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSpinnaker Spence 300

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

Spinnaker Spence 300

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MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Spence 30040mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Spence 30040h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

Spence 300300m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Ivory

Aquamarine

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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".

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

Fratello

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