Which is cheaper, the Traska Freediver Arctic 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 $735 for the Traska Freediver Arctic — a $136 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Freediver Arctic or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Freediver Arctic or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Traska Freediver Arctic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Freediver Arctic or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Traska Freediver Arctic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

What movement does the Traska Freediver Arctic run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Freediver Arctic uses the 9039 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Traska Freediver ArcticvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Traska Freediver Arctic

FRD-WHT-NDT-V7

MSRP $735

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

os90002nd-bz-br

MSRP $599

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Freediver Arctic40mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Freediver Arctic42h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Freediver Arctic200m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Freediver Arctic$735

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

White

Brown

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

NH38

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$735

$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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its 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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