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

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $920 for the William Wood Fearless — a $321 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The William Wood Fearless wears larger at 39mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the William Wood Fearless uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsWilliam Wood Fearless

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 Fearless

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MSRP $920

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Fearless39mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Fearless40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Fearless100m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Yellow

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$920

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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