Which is cheaper, the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne is the cheaper of the two at $443, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $156 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne wears larger at 38mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne 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 Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne.

What movement does the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne uses the Miyota 9015 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Marloe Watch Company AerodynevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne

aerodyne-electra

MSRP $443

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

os90002nd-bz-br

MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aerodyne38mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Aerodyne40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Aerodyne100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Aerodyne$443

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

—

Brown

Lume

Luminous

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$443

$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.

Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne for its desirability and comfort, with one user noting the dial's appealing appearance. The Aerodyne line is considered fantastic and underrated, with small details making it suitable as a daily watch. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne highly for its comfort and desirability as a daily wearer.

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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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