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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Miyota Cal. 9122 automatic movement with triple calendar complications is a key strength. The watch features a vertical brushed ivory dial with black subdials and Breguet numerals. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Longines L888.5 (ETA A31.L01 base)
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$2,450
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