Which is cheaper, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 is the cheaper of the two at $380, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $219 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 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 Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105.

What movement does the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 uses the Miyota 8N24 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38.

Side by side

Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105

motorsport-105

MSRP $380

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

os90002nd-bz-br

MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Motorsport 10541mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Motorsport 10540h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Motorsport 105100m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Motorsport 105$380

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

—

Brown

Lume

Natulite

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8N24

NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$380

$599

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 vs KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 for its creative dial design, good contrast, and British Racing Green color, with some finding it wears smaller than its 41mm size. One owner appreciates its lack of a date window and comfortable wear on a 6.5” wrist. However, some users note Marloe's 20mm lug width can make models appear top-heavy, and a significant price increase has been observed across the brand's offerings. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 highly for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

Reddit·2

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.

WatchCrunch

WatchUSeek

Keep exploring