Which is cheaper, the Bremont Supermarine 300M 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 $3,550 for the Bremont Supermarine 300M — a $2,951 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Supermarine 300M or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Bremont Supermarine 300M wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Supermarine 300M or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Bremont Supermarine 300M is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Supermarine 300M 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 Bremont Supermarine 300M.

What movement does the Bremont Supermarine 300M run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Supermarine 300M uses the BE-92AE and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Bremont Supermarine 300MvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Bremont Supermarine 300M

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MSRP $3,550

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Supermarine 300M40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Supermarine 300M40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Supermarine 300M300m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Supermarine 300M$3,550

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Green

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,550

$599

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Supermarine 300M

The Bremont Supermarine 300M is praised for its comfortable 40mm and 42mm case sizes, with owners noting the 42mm wears well on smaller wrists due to its lug design. One owner highlights the 13mm thinness of the 40mm case, considered compact for a 300m diver. The watch is priced at $1375. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Bremont Supermarine 300M for its wearability and compact dimensions, especially for a dive watch.

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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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