Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Berlin or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Sternglas Berlin is the cheaper of the two at $258, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $341 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Berlin or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Sternglas Berlin wears larger at 38mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Berlin or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Berlin.

What movement does the Sternglas Berlin run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Sternglas Berlin runs a quartz caliber (Miyota GM02), while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze runs a automatic (NH38).

Side by side

Sternglas BerlinvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sternglas Berlin

berlin

MSRP $258

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

os90002nd-bz-br

MSRP $599

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Berlin38mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Berlin—

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Berlin50m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Berlin$258

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota GM02

NH38

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$258

$599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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