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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$850
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