Which is cheaper, the Fears Jubilee Edition 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 $2,875 for the Fears Jubilee Edition — a $2,276 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Jubilee Edition or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Fears Jubilee Edition 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 Fears Jubilee Edition or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Fears Jubilee Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Jubilee Edition 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 Fears Jubilee Edition.

What movement does the Fears Jubilee Edition run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Fears Jubilee Edition runs a manual caliber (ETA 7001), while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze runs a automatic (NH38).

Side by side

Fears Jubilee EditionvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Fears Jubilee Edition

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MSRP $2,875

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jubilee Edition38mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Jubilee Edition40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Jubilee Edition10m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Jubilee Edition$2,875

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Jubilee Edition

Brown

Lume

None

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 7001

NH38

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,875

$599

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What people say

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

Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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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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