Which is bigger, the Magrette Regattare Tiki or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Magrette Regattare Tiki wears larger at 44mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Magrette Regattare Tiki or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Magrette Regattare Tiki is rated to 500m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Magrette Regattare Tiki or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Magrette Regattare Tiki carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

What movement does the Magrette Regattare Tiki run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Magrette Regattare Tiki uses the Miyota Cal. 9015 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Magrette Regattare TikivsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Magrette Regattare Tiki

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Regattare Tiki44mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Regattare Tiki42h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Regattare Tiki500m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Regattare Tiki—

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

SuperLuminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota Cal. 9015

NH38

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$599

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What people say

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Magrette Regattare Tiki

The Magrette Regattare Tiki is praised for its solid styling and excellent condition, with one owner noting a spotless bezel and crystal. It features 500m water resistance and is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. The price is listed between $390 and $495. A reviewer points out that its lack of a countdown bezel limits professional dive timing. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Magrette Regattare Tiki positively for its styling and value proposition 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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