Which is cheaper, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $599 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 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 Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m 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 Zelos Swordfish 3?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish 3.

What movement does the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze uses the NH38 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 BronzevsZelos Swordfish 3

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

Zelos Swordfish 3

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MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Swordfish 340h

Water Resistance

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Bronze

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$399

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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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Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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