Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Tissot PRC 100 Solar?

At MSRP the Tissot PRC 100 Solar is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $220 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Tissot PRC 100 Solar?

The Tissot PRC 100 Solar wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Tissot PRC 100 Solar?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Tissot PRC 100 Solar.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the Tissot PRC 100 Solar?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Tissot PRC 100 Solar runs a quartz (11 1/2''').

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsTissot PRC 100 Solar

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

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

Tissot PRC 100 Solar

t1514221103100

MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

PRC 100 Solar39mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

PRC 100 Solar40h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

PRC 100 Solar100m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

PRC 100 Solar$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Ivory

Silver

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

11 1/2'''

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$575

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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 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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Tissot PRC 100 Solar

Owners and reviewers highlight the Tissot PRC 100 Solar's value and modern, urban aesthetic, with its slim 9.2mm case and good finishing for the price. The solar movement is a key feature, offering a 14-month power reserve and rapid charging capabilities. Some owners find the dial colors a bit uninspired, and the date window placement is disliked, while the second hand's ticking is noted as a drawback compared to automatic movements. The watch's 39mm case is considered versatile, though some prefer a smaller 35-37mm size. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PRC 100 Solar a versatile daily wear, particularly for its solar technology and Swiss-made appeal at its price point.

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