KUOE Old Smith 90-007vsSeagull Small Second Sub Dial Dress 41mm

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its vintage aesthetic, with particular admiration for its blue hands that shine in sunlight and its grainy textured dial with satisfying chunky numerals. The 35mm case size is noted as a potential issue for smaller wrists, and one owner found the crown difficult to operate, while another experienced an initial defect. The Super-LumiNova is described as weak, and the $635 price is considered high for the Miyota 82S5 movement and standard specifications, though some feel the premium is justified by Kuoe's distinctive design and microbrand status. On balance, owners cherish the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its unique design language and discreet dress/office appeal.

Owners widely praise the ST2134 movement's automatic winding efficiency and hand-winding capability. One owner reports a power reserve of 45.4 hours and daily rates of +7.0 and +7.2 seconds, while another notes the movement runs 15-20 seconds fast per week. The watch is considered by some to look more expensive than its price tag suggests, with one owner noting the 6 o'clock sub-dial functions as a 30-second counter. However, the 41mm case size is frequently described as too large and thick for a dress watch, with some finding the dial design awkward and less impressive in person than in photos. Quality control for the serviceable movement is also flagged as a potential concern. Overall, owners are divided on the Seagull Small Second Sub Dial Dress Watch 41mm, with its value proposition tempered by significant concerns regarding its wearability as a dress watch due to its size.