Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 or the Varius SEEK?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 is the cheaper of the two at $640, against $1,095 for the Varius SEEK — a $455 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 or the Varius SEEK?

The Varius SEEK is rated to 300m versus 50m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 or the Varius SEEK?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Varius SEEK.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 run compared to the Varius SEEK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 uses the Miyota 82S5 and the Varius SEEK uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007vsVarius SEEK

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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MSRP $640

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Varius SEEK

SEEK

MSRP $1,095

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

SEEK42mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-00742h

SEEK38h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-00750m

SEEK300m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-007$640

SEEK$1,095

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Ivory

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S5

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$640

$1,095

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