Kuoe Royal Smith Owner Review : Concise, dressy and light

I followed the emergence of the Kuoe brand assiduously and hesitated for a long time to take the plunge and buy it. And then the brand unveiled the Royal Smith model and I decided to take the plunge. The watch, in the picture, looks really superb from all angles, but it represents a significant cost and they announced a shipment from Japan within 1 month. I let myself be seized by the urgency of the situation, the watch being out of stock very quickly each time it was restocked and I bought it. All this created in me impatience and high expectations. Upon receipt, I discovered a very pretty vintage-style timepiece, very light and of a very modest size (35mm) and the look convinced me relatively. Relatively, because the small one still has a perceived value below my expectations. It is a shame to note the poor quality of the materials and their design. This really harms the overall feeling and I keep telling myself that my Seiko bought for the same price offers so many advantages. The "Grain de riz" bracelet is ultimately not one, the links being welded in groups of 5. The folding clasp has play and makes a clicking sound. The crown is undersized and manual winding is not easy. And what about the oscillating weight that makes a pan noise when it turns. In my humble opinion, this watch is absolutely not worth the amount it is offered for and I am disappointed by that. It would have been worth €200 at most for its perceived value. Nevertheless, the object is nice and relatively comfortable to wear due to its size and lightness. And to be honest, well, I wear it because it is still very pretty.