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

At MSRP the Phoibos Voyager is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Phoibos Voyager 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 Voyager?

The Phoibos Voyager 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 Voyager?

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Phoibos Voyager uses the SII NH35.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsPhoibos Voyager

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 Voyager

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MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Voyager39mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Voyager40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Voyager200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Voyager$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

SII NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$350

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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 Voyager

The Phoibos Voyager is noted for its attractive MOP dial that plays with light and good overall finishing, along with a fun octopus logo. However, the red-on-red date wheel is illegible and may be misaligned. One owner flags the 13.5mm thick case, while comfortable at 39mm, as prone to striking objects. Overall, owners appreciate the dial's visual appeal and finishing, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.

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