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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting its 44mm lug-to-lug measurement is perfect for most wrists. The dial is inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors and is expected to feature a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range from -10/+10 seconds per day when off/on the wrist, which some find "pretty amazing." However, some owners consider the price of around 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€, and there are mixed reports on the 6R movement's accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its distinctive dial and wearability, despite some reservations about its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$1,250
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