Which is cheaper, the Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm.

What movement does the Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm uses the Miyota 9039 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the Seiko NH38.

Published matchup

Tay 35mm vs OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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Marloe Watch Company Tay 35mm

MSRP $399

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Tay 35mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

—

42mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

10.5mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

40h

41h

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$399

lowest

$599

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH38

Spec

Tay 35mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

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Dome

Dial Color

—

Brown

Lume

Natulite

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$599

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The discussion

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Tay 35mm vs OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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Case

Crystal & Dial

Movement

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