Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Arkona 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 $4,999 for the Henry Archer Arkona — a $4,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Arkona or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Henry Archer Arkona 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 Henry Archer Arkona or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Henry Archer Arkona is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Arkona 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 Henry Archer Arkona.

What movement does the Henry Archer Arkona run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Arkona uses the Miyota 9015 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Henry Archer ArkonavsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Henry Archer Arkona

arkona-sylva

MSRP $4,999

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arkona40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Arkona40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Arkona200m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Arkona$4,999

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

Sylva

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,999

$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.

Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

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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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