Which is cheaper, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji 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 $705 for the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji — a $106 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji 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 Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji.

Side by side

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — JivsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

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MSRP $705

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji39mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji50m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Porcelain Odyssey — Ji$705

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Regular

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$705

$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.

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji owners praise the dial's beauty and legibility, with reviewers highlighting the refined Chinese cultural elements and blued-steel hands. One owner notes the automatic winding functions well, though manual winding feels rough and stiff. The case design is observed to bear a strong resemblance to the TAG Heuer Carrera. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Ji offers excellent value and attention to detail, particularly for its striking porcelain dial.

From video reviewers

The porcelain dial and overall finishing are praised. The value proposition is debated, with one reviewer citing $5,850 and another suggesting under $1000.

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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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