Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $875 for the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE — a $316 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

What movement does the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 uses the Seiko NH38.

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDEvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDE

MSRP $875

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MSRP $559

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ARCTIC TIDE40mm

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Power Reserve

ARCTIC TIDE—

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Water Resistance

ARCTIC TIDE200m

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

MSRP

ARCTIC TIDE$875

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$875

$559

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