Which is cheaper, the Geckota Airstream Frontier or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Geckota Airstream Frontier is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Airstream Frontier or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Geckota Airstream Frontier wears larger at 36mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Geckota Airstream Frontier 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 Geckota Airstream Frontier.

Side by side

Geckota Airstream FrontiervsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Geckota Airstream Frontier

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MSRP $299

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airstream Frontier36mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Airstream Frontier40h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Airstream Frontier100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Airstream Frontier$299

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

36mm

35mm

Thickness

11.95mm

12.35mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

42mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Bronze

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$599

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What people say

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Geckota Airstream Frontier

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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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