Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional is the cheaper of the two at $430, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $169 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional?

The Wolbrook Skindiver Professional 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 Wolbrook Skindiver Professional?

The Wolbrook Skindiver Professional is rated to 120m 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 Wolbrook Skindiver Professional?

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsWolbrook Skindiver Professional

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

Wolbrook Skindiver Professional

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MSRP $430

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Skindiver Professional40mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Skindiver Professional40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Skindiver Professional120m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Skindiver Professional$430

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$430

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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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Wolbrook Skindiver Professional

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional for its vintage aesthetic, legibility, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its good lume and attractive design. Specific positives include a well-made Beads of Rice bracelet with micro-adjust, drilled lugs, and a sapphire crystal. However, reviewers and owners note several drawbacks: the lume on the bezel triangle does not match the hands, and overall lume performance is criticized by one source. The Miyota 8315 movement is a point of contention for some, who feel a higher-tier movement would be more appropriate for the price, and "Miyota stutter" is a potential concern. One reviewer scored the watch 5/10, citing mismatched lume, poor lume performance, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting too high on its strap. On balance, owners appreciate the Wolbrook Skindiver Professional for its retro charm and solid build for the price, despite some reservations about the movement and lume consistency.

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