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Geckota Classic ChronotimervsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Classic Chronotimer
GeckotaClassic Chronotimer
MSRP $499
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Chronotimer41.5mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Classic Chronotimer40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Classic Chronotimer100m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Classic Chronotimer$499
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
35mm
Thickness
12.35mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$405

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What people say

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer

Owners widely praise the Geckota Classic Chronotimer for its appealing and distinct yet classic design, with many receiving compliments on its unique look. Enthusiasts highlight the hand-wound mechanical movement as a positive feature, noting the movements appear to be solid workhorses. Some owners find the Geckota Classic Chronotimer comfortable and fun to wear, appreciating its funky aesthetic and how well it contrasts with different straps. However, one owner reports the Chronotimer wears large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Classic Chronotimer highly for its beautiful and distinct design that garners frequent compliments.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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