Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 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 $925 for the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 — a $326 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 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 Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39.

What movement does the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 uses the Miyota 9039 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39

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MSRP $925

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nereide Bronzo 3939mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Nereide Bronzo 3940h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Nereide Bronzo 39200m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Nereide Bronzo 39$925

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$925

$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.

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 for its harmonious 39mm sizing and 45.5mm lug-to-lug, noting it wears well on a 17cm wrist and appears smaller in photos than in reality. The watch is highlighted as an eye-catching diver under $1000, featuring high-quality marine bronze that patinas gracefully, a thin and versatile case, a reliable Miyota movement, excellent quality control, and 200M water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 highly for its excellent sizing and quality marine bronze at its price point.

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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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