Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 is the cheaper of the two at $640, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 uses the Miyota 82S5.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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MSRP $640

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

OLD SMITH 90-00742h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

OLD SMITH 90-00750m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Miyota 82S5

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$640

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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.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

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