Casio MQ-24vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio MQ-24 at true scale

MQ-24

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 at true scale

OLD SMITH 90-001

Diameter

34.9mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

lowest

42mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$30

lowest

$405

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VD78

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
35mm
Thickness
7.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
42mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Resin
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
AR Coating
No
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VD78
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$405
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Reviews

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

Casio MQ-24

Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.

From video reviewers

The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting its attractive dial and excellent accuracy. The case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly, with some finding the small date window difficult to read. The watch is versatile with straps and features a good level of polish and brushing. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 highly for its compelling vintage field watch aesthetic and accuracy at the price.

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