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Citizen Promaster DivervsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $319
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction, comfortable wear, and excellent specifications for its price, with one owner noting handsome dial construction from recycled materials and accuracy of +1 second in 7 days. Some owners find its brushed finish unremarkable, its bezel action mediocre, and its rotor loud, while one example showed a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and strong value proposition.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver36.5mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$319
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
TMI VD78A
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$405
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