Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $706 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Squale 1521?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 uses the Seiko NH38 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002vsSquale 1521

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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MSRP $559

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

152138h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

1521500m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Ivory

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$559

$1,265

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