
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.
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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