Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Tuseno Shellback?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $840 for the Tuseno Shellback — a $281 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Tuseno Shellback?

The Tuseno Shellback wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Tuseno Shellback?

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 run compared to the Tuseno Shellback?

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

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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MSRP $559

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Tuseno Shellback

MSRP $840

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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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Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Shellback40mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Shellback—

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

Shellback200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Shellback$840

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Ivory

Yellow

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

41h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$559

$840

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