Oris Automatic 7445vsKUOE Old Smith 90-007
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Automatic 7445
Old Smith 90-007
Diameter
35mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.3mm
Thickness
11.4mm
lowest
12.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
40h
42h
highest
MSRP
n/a
$640
Movement
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 82S5
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
6 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners appreciate the vintage Oris SA 7445's dial patina and exhibition case back. The Oris Automatic 7445 is a 35mm automatic watch with an ETA 2824-2 movement and 100m water resistance. Overall, owners value the Oris Automatic 7445 for its vintage dial aesthetics and display case back.
Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its vintage aesthetic, with particular admiration for its blue hands that shine in sunlight and its grainy textured dial with satisfying chunky numerals. The 35mm case size is noted as a potential issue for smaller wrists, and one owner found the crown difficult to operate, while another experienced an initial defect. The Super-LumiNova is described as weak, and the $635 price is considered high for the Miyota 82S5 movement and standard specifications, though some feel the premium is justified by Kuoe's distinctive design and microbrand status. On balance, owners cherish the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its unique design language and discreet dress/office appeal.
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