Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date 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 Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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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