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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.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Giant Stride$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12.25mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$725
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