Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1751 is the cheaper of the two at $176, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $423 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

The Pagani Design PD-1751 wears larger at 36mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

The Pagani Design PD-1751 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

The Pagani Design PD-1751 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1751?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Pagani Design PD-1751 uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsPagani Design PD-1751

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

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

Pagani Design PD-1751

pd-1751

MSRP $176

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

PD-175136mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

PD-175142h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

PD-1751200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

PD-1751$176

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$176

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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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Pagani Design PD-1751

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1751 for its inky-black dial, sleek dimensions, sapphire crystals, reliable NH35 movement, elegant fauxtina hands, applied emblem, and value at $61 USD. Criticisms include dreadful lume, a slightly misaligned emblem, a mediocre stock bracelet, and an awful clasp. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1751 highly for its elegant design and value proposition, despite some build quality concerns.

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