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

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $139 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsPhoibos Apollo

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

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Brown

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$460

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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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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