Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner GMT is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is rated to 180m 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 Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Spinnaker Bradner GMT uses the Seiko NH34A.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

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MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Bradner GMT42mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Bradner GMT40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Bradner GMT180m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Seiko NH34A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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