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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsBoldr Venture

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Venture200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Ivory
Black Dawn

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$339

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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".

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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