Which is cheaper, the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Geckota GT Racing Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph 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 Geckota GT Racing Chronograph.

What movement does the Geckota GT Racing Chronograph run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Geckota GT Racing Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze runs a automatic (NH38).

Side by side

Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

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MSRP $399

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GT Racing Chronograph40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

GT Racing Chronograph40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

GT Racing Chronograph50m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

GT Racing Chronograph$399

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

None

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

NH38

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$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.

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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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