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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsVaer Atlas

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ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
Atlas100m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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