Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword 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 $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword 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 Broadsword.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

35mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12.35mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

42mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Bronze

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Bronze

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$599

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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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