Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $729 for the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT?

The Zelos Thresher 41 GMT wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT?

The Zelos Thresher 41 GMT is rated to 200m 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 Thresher 41 GMT?

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

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT uses the Miyota 9075 GMT.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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 Thresher 41 GMT

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MSRP $729

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Thresher 41 GMT41mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Thresher 41 GMT40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Thresher 41 GMT200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Thresher 41 GMT$729

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Damascus LE

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9075 GMT

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$729

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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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Zelos Thresher 41 GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative design, titanium construction, and excellent lume. Some find the worldtimer bezel busy and the GMT function less easy to read, while others note the double Mother of Pearl dial's dynamic color shifts can be reflective in direct sun. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment and allows for independent GMT use. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT highly for its unique titanium build and striking dial at its price point.

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