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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
35mm
26mm
Thickness
10.4mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L592.5
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$1,800

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What people say

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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".

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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