Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $760 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a $335 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 34mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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MSRP $760

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$760

$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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