Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Phoibos Great Wall?

At MSRP the Phoibos Great Wall is the cheaper of the two at $465, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $134 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Phoibos Great Wall?

The Phoibos Great Wall wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Phoibos Great Wall?

The Phoibos Great Wall is rated to 300m 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 Phoibos Great Wall?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Great Wall.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Phoibos Great Wall?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Phoibos Great Wall uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsPhoibos Great Wall

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

Phoibos Great Wall

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MSRP $465

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Great Wall42mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Great Wall40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Great Wall300m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Great Wall$465

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

Dial Color

Brown

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$465

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What people say

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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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Phoibos Great Wall

The Phoibos Great Wall is widely praised by owners for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence. Reviewers highlight the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial as a distinctive feature. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and unique dial design.

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