Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique is the cheaper of the two at $541, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $58 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique 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 Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique.

What movement does the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the Seiko NH38.

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

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Akrone C-02 Nérée Antarctique

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MSRP $541

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-02 Nérée Antarctique41mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

C-02 Nérée Antarctique40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

C-02 Nérée Antarctique200m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

C-02 Nérée Antarctique$541

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Dome

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$541

$599

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