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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.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-001
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
Dial Color
Gold
green
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium Grade X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VD78
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$600
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