Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the William Wood Beacon is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $104 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon wears larger at 41mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the William Wood Beacon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the William Wood Beacon.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze runs a automatic caliber (NH38), while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

William Wood Beacon

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MSRP $495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Beacon50m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH38

Ronda 762

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$495

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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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William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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