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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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