Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Great White 43?

The Zelos Great White 43 wears larger at 43mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Great White 43?

The Zelos Great White 43 is rated to 300m 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 Zelos Great White 43?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Great White 43.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Zelos Great White 43?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Zelos Great White 43 uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsZelos Great White 43

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

Zelos Great White 43

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MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Great White 4343mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Great White 4340h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Great White 43300m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

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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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Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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