Side by side

MKII HellionvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the price point.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hellion39mm
OLD SMITH 90-00235mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
OLD SMITH 90-00241h
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
OLD SMITH 90-002100m
MSRP
Hellion$649
OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
13.55mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
NH38
Power Reserve
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$559
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when MKII Hellion vs KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.