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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Spearfish 3

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$749

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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".

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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