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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008vsZelos Artemis

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ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
Artemis50m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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