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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Gold
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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