Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $2,350 for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH — a $1,555 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

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

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH carries a 72-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 HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH uses the L888.5.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsLongines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

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 HYDROCONQUEST MESH

L3.781.3.56.7

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

HYDROCONQUEST MESH41mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

HYDROCONQUEST MESH72h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

HYDROCONQUEST MESH300m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

HYDROCONQUEST MESH$2,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Ivory

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L888.5

Power Reserve

42h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$2,350

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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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Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH for its eye-catching dial colors and impressive fit and finish at its price point, with some noting a well-regulated movement losing around 2 seconds per day and others seeing accuracy within COSC specifications. The tapered mesh bracelet is described as a clever execution with emphasized adjustability, offering a neat feature for wrist swelling. However, some owners criticize the bracelet's clasp for lacking on-the-fly micro-adjustments and the potential for pinching, while winding the screw-down crown is considered inconvenient by some. The lume is a point of contention, with one owner finding it disappointing and fading quickly, while another reports it as strong and long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH highly for its competitive pricing and versatile, modern retro aesthetic.

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