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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsRZE Urbanist

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OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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