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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007vsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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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.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction is a key strength. The lume performance is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at the $339 price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00742h
Venture Wayfarer
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00750m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-007$640
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
12.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Dial Color
Ivory
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Miyota 8217
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$640
$339
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