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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsStraton Straton Daily Driver

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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.

Straton Daily Driver

Owners widely praise the Straton Daily Driver for its precise "double panda chrono" aesthetic, featuring a white dial, thin black bezel, and stick indices, with one owner highlighting the AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. The build quality is described as top-notch, and the watch is sought after for its utility and car-themed design. On balance, owners rate the Straton Daily Driver highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality construction at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Straton Daily Driver44mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-001
Straton Daily Driver
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
Straton Daily Driver200m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
Straton Daily Driver$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
44mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VD78
Miyota 6S21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$299
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