Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 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 $4,498 for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a $3,899 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour wears larger at 40.5mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour 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 Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.

What movement does the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour uses the Sellita SW200 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump HourvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

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MSRP $4,498

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40.5mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour10m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour$4,498

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,498

$599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

Owners widely praise the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour's stunning aventurine dial and vintage-modern aesthetic, with some noting excellent finishing. Reviewers highlight its fun dial visuals and unique in-house jump hour module. Owners are split on legibility with the jump hour complication, and some find the 12.8mm thickness substantial for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour highly for its unique dial and jump hour complication, despite some concerns about thickness and legibility.

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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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