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Ferro Time Master 70vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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

Time Master 70
FerroTime Master 70
MSRP $685
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Time Master 7047mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Time Master 7040h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Time Master 7050m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Time Master 70$685
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
47mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$405

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What people say

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Ferro Time Master 70

The Ferro Time Master 70 is praised for its distinctive 1970s-inspired polygon case and visually striking silver dial with orange accents and unique lume colors. Owners appreciate the retro design with unique touches, clean dial, and lumed markers, along with the smooth winding of the Miyota 9039 movement. Its 39mm diameter, 10.4mm thickness, and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions contribute to comfortable wearability, further enhanced by a well-executed faux-single link bracelet featuring a practical on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro Time Master 70 highly for its retro design and comfortable wearability.

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.

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