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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsCIGA Design SKELETON

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OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
MSRP $599
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m
SKELETON
MSRP
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
35mm
Thickness
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH38
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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