Which is cheaper, the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical 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 $750 for the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical 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 Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical.

Side by side

Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanicalvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

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MSRP $750

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Beam me up! mechanical40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Beam me up! mechanical40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Beam me up! mechanical—

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Beam me up! mechanical$750

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

40mm

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$750

$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.

Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical for its fun, unique, and conversation-starting design, with many appreciating its art value and the handmade production. Some owners specifically enjoy the blue dial and brown strap combination. However, legibility can be an issue due to the unique dial layout, and some commenters dislike the case and lugs, with a few finding the lugs long. One owner notes that sun exposure may affect the accuracy of the plastic discs. Overall, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Beam me up! mechanical highly for its unique artistic design and conversation-starting appeal.

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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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