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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007vsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

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What people say

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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.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$508
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