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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Sceptre200m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Sceptre$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.25mm
12.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$399
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