Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 三七 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 $951 for the Maen Manhattan 三七 — a $352 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 三七 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Maen Manhattan 三七 wears larger at 37mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Manhattan 三七 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 Maen Manhattan 三七.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 三七 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 三七 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 三七vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Maen Manhattan 三七

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MSRP $951

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 三七37mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 三七40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 三七100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Manhattan 三七$951

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

MHV.01

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$951

$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.

Maen Manhattan 三七

Owners are 100% satisfied with the Maen Manhattan 三七's looks and finishing quality, finding it super comfortable. Reviewers praise its modest dimensions, appealing case profile, and dial finishing with a vertical Côtes de Genève pattern, though one owner notes the dial color is deceptively different from website images. The Maen Manhattan 三七 features a thin 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, utilizing a manual-wind movement with a two-day power reserve, while another reviewer points to a different movement with an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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