Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Horopod HO01 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $3,445 for the Ikepod Horopod HO01 — a $2,846 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Horopod HO01 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Ikepod Horopod HO01 wears larger at 44mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ikepod Horopod HO01 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ikepod Horopod HO01.

What movement does the Ikepod Horopod HO01 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ikepod Horopod HO01 uses the ETA 2824 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Ikepod Horopod HO01vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ikepod Horopod HO01

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MSRP $3,445

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Horopod HO0144mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Horopod HO0140h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Horopod HO01100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Horopod HO01$3,445

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,445

$599

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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.

Ikepod Horopod HO01

The Ikepod Horopod HO01 is widely praised for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and futuristic design. Owners appreciate its unique case shape and the grey dial with orange hands and lume ring. The watch features a 44mm titanium case that wears smaller, an Op Art dial with a series of holes, and an ETA 2824 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve. Some owners find precise time-setting difficult, with one reporting the watch gaining about +5 seconds in 18 hours, and the lume is noted as serviceable rather than bright. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ikepod Horopod HO01 highly for its comfortable, futuristic titanium design at its price point.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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