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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007vsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The retro-inspired design is consistently praised. The value proposition at its price point is debated.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Presage Style60's39.5mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Presage Style60's40h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Presage Style60's50m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Presage Style60's$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Dome
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Brown

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$595
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