Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $510, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

The Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

The Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic is rated to 150m 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 Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsWolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

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

Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

25-PAN-001-LR6-CAM-STL

MSRP $510

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Pan4Timer Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Pan4Timer Automatic40h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Pan4Timer Automatic150m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Pan4Timer Automatic$510

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Camel Rally Leather Strap

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$510

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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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Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic

Owners praise the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic for its innovative four-timezone complication and value around $500 with a Miyota movement assembled in France. However, some find the design busy, sacrificing legibility for its unique function, and note unusual or politically sensitive city selections on the timezone disks. On balance, owners value the Wolbrook Pan4Timer Automatic for its unique complication and assembly location, though legibility and city choices are points of contention.

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