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Henry Archer NordsøvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$405

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What people say

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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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