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Marloe Watch Company AtlanticvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Atlantic
Marloe Watch CompanyAtlantic
MSRP $888
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Atlantic

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic owners praise its case design and execution, highlighting curved lugs and a domed sapphire crystal that enhances the bezel's appearance. The lume is described as solid, and the bezel action is crisp and well-aligned. One owner notes the watch is "pretty chunky" and at the upper limit of their preferred size range, while another suggests the metal bracelet's end links could integrate better with the case. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic highly for its distinctive case execution and well-executed bezel.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlantic43mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Atlantic45h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Atlantic100m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Atlantic$888
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
35mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
BGW9 Superluminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE88A
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$405
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