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Orient Bambino No DatevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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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.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bambino No Date38.4mm
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm
Power Reserve
Bambino No Date
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h
Water Resistance
Bambino No Date30m
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m
MSRP
Bambino No Date$295
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38.4mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F6524
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$599
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