Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Yema Diver?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $990 for the Yema Diver — a $431 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Yema Diver?

The Yema Diver wears larger at 39.5mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 or the Yema Diver?

The Yema Diver 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 Yema Diver?

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 run compared to the Yema Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 uses the NH38 and the Yema Diver uses the Sellita SW200.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002vsYema Diver

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

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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MSRP $559

Yema Diver

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MSRP $990

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Diver39.5mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Diver40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

Diver200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Ivory

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$559

$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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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Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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