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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsVaer Calendar Field

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
43mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$189

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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".

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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