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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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

GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$405

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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