Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION is the cheaper of the two at $359, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION wears larger at 48mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION 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 CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Side by side

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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MSRP $359

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EDGE EXPLORATION48mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

EDGE EXPLORATION40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

EDGE EXPLORATION30m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

EDGE EXPLORATION$359

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

Black

Brown

Lume

Swiss Super-Luminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$359

$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.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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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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