Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Naos XS or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the Sternglas Naos XS is the cheaper of the two at $247, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $352 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Naos XS or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze wears larger at 35mm versus 33mm for the Sternglas Naos XS — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Naos XS or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Naos XS.

What movement does the Sternglas Naos XS run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Sternglas Naos XS runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 784), while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze runs a automatic (NH38).

Side by side

Sternglas Naos XSvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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

Sternglas Naos XS

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MSRP $247

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Naos XS33mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

Naos XS—

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

Naos XS50m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

Naos XS$247

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

—

Brown

Lume

None

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Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Ronda 784

NH38

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$247

$599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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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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