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What people say

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Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse

Owners praise the Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse for its distinctive design and durable, lightweight build, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The bezel action is satisfying, and the watch offers excellent 200m water resistance. Some owners note that the lume could be improved, and there have been reports of issues with third-party customer service. Overall, owners rate the Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse highly for its aesthetic appeal and value.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M-Ocean Eclipse38mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
M-Ocean Eclipse
OLD SMITH 90-001
Water Resistance
M-Ocean Eclipse200m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
M-Ocean Eclipse$255
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS22
Seiko VD78
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$255
$405
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