DEDEGUMO 機械塔vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners praise the DEDEGUMO 機械塔's unique steampunk aesthetic and skeletonized dial, with one owner highlighting the kanji dial. The watch is noted for its handmade craftsmanship at a fair USD 300 price. Some owners find the lugs large for their wrist. There are conflicting reports regarding the movement's winding capability, with one source stating it has manual wind and is non-hacking, while another claims it is automatic-only and lacks hand-winding. Overall, owners rate the DEDEGUMO 機械塔 highly for its distinctive steampunk design and craftsmanship at the price point.

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.