Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Boldr Safari?

At MSRP the Boldr Safari is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Boldr Safari?

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

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

The Boldr Safari 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 Boldr Safari?

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Boldr Safari?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Boldr Safari uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsBoldr Safari

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

Boldr Safari

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MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Safari40mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Safari40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Safari200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Brown

Silver Fox

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$449

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What people say

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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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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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