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Boldr Odyssey 40mmvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Odyssey 40mm
BoldrOdyssey 40mm
MSRP $799
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
What people say

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Boldr Odyssey 40mm

Owners praise Boldr for impressive specifications and value, with one owner noting the Odyssey Black Dragonfish has superior specs and movement compared to other models. A separate owner finds the Venture to be an exceptional value and versatile with strap changes. However, one owner feels the Venture's size is borderline for an 8-inch wrist. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its value and specifications.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey 40mm40mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey 40mm42h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Odyssey 40mm300m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Odyssey 40mm$799
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Aurora
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$405
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