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Geckota Chronotimer ChronographvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Chronotimer Chronograph
GeckotaChronotimer Chronograph
MSRP $299
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Chronograph42mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Chronograph40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Chronograph100m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Chronotimer Chronograph$299
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Classic Reverse Panda
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$405

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph's appealing design, comfortable wear, and excellent lume, with many noting it draws compliments. The hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse, and the cushion case and matching sub-dials are frequently highlighted as attractive design elements. Some owners find the red dial a "funky look" and appreciate how the strap color contrasts well, though one owner described the red shade as "weird." The Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph wears large, and some owners have hesitated due to its size. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph highly for its eye-catching design and comfortable wearability at a reasonable price.

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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