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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,099

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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".

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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