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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$665

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What people say

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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