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KUOE · OLD SMITH

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

Ref. os90001-agd-o-bk-sa · Dress

$405Sold out

Used market ≈ $457 · from 17 sold listings

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Case

Diameter
35mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-lug
42mm
Lug width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Dome
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Gold

Movement

Caliber
Seiko VD78
Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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Old Smith collection · 4 watches

OLD SMITH 90-002
OLD SMITH 90-00235mm
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm
OLD SMITH 90-007
OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

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02The community take

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KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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