Which is cheaper, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch 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 $1,391 for the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch — a $792 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch 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 CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch.

What movement does the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

CWC E9 Automatic Diver WatchvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

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MSRP $1,391

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

E9 Automatic Diver Watch41mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

E9 Automatic Diver Watch40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

E9 Automatic Diver Watch300m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

E9 Automatic Diver Watch$1,391

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch (SF300-E9 AS120)

Brown

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,391

$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.

CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue due to its thin case, small size, and legibility. Some owners appreciate its durability and value as a beater or summer watch, noting its solid bars are a military requirement and highlighting its significant wrist presence and unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, despite its military heritage and HAQ movement, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military-spec toughness and wrist presence, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

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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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