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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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41 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
35mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$559
The short answer

The closest alternative to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the Seiko 5 Sports Field series ($315) — looks nearly identical and Automatic. If price is the constraint, the Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch at $259 (vs $559 for the OLD SMITH 90-002) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Seiko NH38) and Automatic. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto ($1,245) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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41 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear
Vero Watch Companymicro

Smokey Bear

7 variants
38mm·Automatic·120m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Canuck Timepieces The 4th Dimension
Canuck Timepiecesmicro

The 4th Dimension

2 variants
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$496MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Ivory White
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Ivory White

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
MKII Hellion
MKIImicro

Hellion

 
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$649MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Sand Storm
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Sand Storm

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Boldr Venture
Boldrmicro

Venture

14 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$339MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut
Meridiano Watchesmicro
Beyond

Lost Astronaut

4 variants
28.5/34/38/40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Blue Moon
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Blue Moon

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Nodus Sector II Field Titanium
Nodusmicro

Sector II Field Titanium

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote
Nodusmicro

Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Vero Watch Company Smokey
Vero Watch Companymicro

Smokey

 
38mm·Automatic·120m WR
$525MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Thorn Militado VH31 36mm Field Watch ML07
Thornmicro

Militado VH31 36mm Field Watch ML07

2 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$75MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical

5 variants
36/38/42mm·Manual·100m WR
$725MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Stowa Flieger Vintage
Stowamicro

Flieger Vintage

2 variants
36/40mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

2 variants
39mm·Automatic
$925MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Super Antarctic 35mm Automatic

Ref. Super Antarctic 35mm
35mm·Automatic·100m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Stowa Flieger Verus 36
Stowamicro

Flieger Verus 36

3 variants
36mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Stowa Fieldwatch Terra
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0576

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Nivada Grenchen Antarctic 35mm Automatic
Nivada Grenchen

Antarctic 35mm Automatic

Ref. Antarctic 35mm
35mm·Automatic·200m WR
$945MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Cheaper alternatives· 5

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin 1965 Reissue Hand-Wound 34mm Leather Strap Watch

 
34mm·Manual
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

 
36mm·Automatic
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Orient RA-AC0H
Orient
RA-AC0H04Y10A

RA-AC0H

3 variants
49.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Orient Bambino Version 2
Orient

Bambino Version 2

5 variants · Bambino
40.5mm·Automatic
$270MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

2 variants · C65
38mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,375MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Rolex Explorer
Rolex

Explorer

Ref. 124270
36/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,900MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm White
Norqain

Adventure Sport 37mm White

 
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,542MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
35mm·Automatic
$1,900MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
IWC Schaffhausen Iw458802 Pilots Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw458802 Pilots Watch Automatic 36 Le Petit Prince

Ref. IW458802
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,300MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Sinn 534 Mother-of-Pearl W
Sinn
Series 534

534 Mother-of-Pearl W

2 variants · Series 534
34mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,230MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Longines SPIRIT PILOT
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT

3 variants · Ref. L3.809.4.53.6
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
Vertex Bronze 36 Green
Vertex

Bronze 36 Green

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,611MSRP
vsCompare with the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002
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