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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 — Gold
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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

Ref. os90001-agd-o-bk-sa
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KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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Case
35mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
50m
Crystal
Sapphire + AR
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter35mm
Thickness10mm
Lug-to-Lug42mm
Lug Width18mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance50m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
ShapeDome
AR CoatingYes
Dial ColorGold
04

Movement

Caliber
TMI VD78A
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials1
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsDauphine
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001 (ref. os90001-agd-o-bk-sa) is a quartz dress watch, with a 35mm stainless steel case, 10mm thick, powered by the TMI VD78A movement. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $405 and the secondary market averages around $424 (roughly 105% of MSRP). The dial color is gold.

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