Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $699 for the Vaer Atlas — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Vaer Atlas?

The Vaer Atlas wears larger at 38mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

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

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsVaer Atlas

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

Vaer Atlas

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MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Atlas100m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

35mm

38mm

Thickness

12.35mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

45mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

Bronze

316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Cream

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$699

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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.

WatchCrunch

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Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

Fratello

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