Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $435, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $164 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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 Croft 42 Skeleton

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MSRP $435

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Croft 42 Skeleton42mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Croft 42 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Croft 42 Skeleton100m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Steel

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$435

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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 Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

Fratello

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