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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
38mm
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
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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