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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 Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

Owners praise the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) for its clean, professional look and unique herringbone dial with thin Roman numerals, finding it suitable for various occasions. One owner notes the date complication with Roman numerals and a red marker for Sunday aids readability. The watch is also described as lightweight and wearable for daily use. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) highly for its elegant dial design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)29.6mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)50m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
29.6mm
Thickness
12.25mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko 6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$350
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