Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $559 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 uses the NH38 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002vsPhoibos Apollo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

os90002-nd-iv

MSRP $559

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Ivory

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$559

$460

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What people say

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.

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Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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