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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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