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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsRZE Urbanist

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ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$299

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What people say

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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