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Vaer SwissvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Swiss
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$405

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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