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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
35mm
24mm
Thickness
10mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$1,400

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What people say

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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