Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos GT?

At MSRP the Zelos GT is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos GT?

The Zelos GT 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 Zelos GT?

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Zelos GT uses the Miyota 9133.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsZelos GT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

os90002nd-bz-br

MSRP $599

Zelos GT

gt-42mm-azzurro

MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

GT42mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

GT40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

GT100m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

SS - Azzurro

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9133

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$499

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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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Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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