Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,705 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 wears larger at 35mm versus 25.5mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 9.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.309.4.90.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

35mm

25.5mm

Thickness

10.4mm

8.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

29.9mm

Lug Width

18mm

13mm

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

—

Dial Color

Ivory

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L592.5

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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".

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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