KUOE Old Smith 90-001vsRevelot R3 Classic Maroon/Rose Gold/Rose Gold V2
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Measurements
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Old Smith 90-001
R3 Classic Maroon/Rose Gold/Rose Gold V2
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Thickness
10mm
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$405
$80
lowest
Movement
Seiko VD78
Quartz
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting its attractive dial and excellent accuracy. The case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly, with some finding the small date window difficult to read. The watch is versatile with straps and features a good level of polish and brushing. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 highly for its compelling vintage field watch aesthetic and accuracy at the price.
Owners are positive about the Revelot R3 Classic Maroon/Rose Gold/Rose Gold V2, with one owner saying its quality is amazing and well beyond what the price would suggest. The sources are thin, though: only two owner posts, with no editorial reviews, and the second post concerns a different Revelot model rather than this one. Overall, the owner feedback that exists rates the watch highly for build quality relative to price, but the evidence base is too small to say much more.
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