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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001vsZelos Nova 37

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OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-001$405
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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