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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.

Undone Basecamp Cali Blue

The Undone Basecamp Cali Blue is praised for its attractive, vintage-feeling California dial and subtle texture, with owners appreciating the 40mm case fit and customization options. Reviewers note the desirable, affordable timepiece features a textured Cali dial and 100m water resistance. Some drawbacks mentioned include the lack of a date function and a 15mm thickness, exacerbated by a chunky strap. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and features a friction bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Cali Blue highly for its unique dial design and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Basecamp Cali Blue40mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Basecamp Cali Blue
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Basecamp Cali Blue100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Basecamp Cali Blue$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
0mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$325
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