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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$405

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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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