Old Smith 90-002 Bronze Case Brown Dial No-Date Watch

The Watch

Kuoe's creations celebrate the brand's craftsmanship and make a statement through their distinctive aesthetic. Founded in the historic Japanese city of Kyoto in 2020, the manufacture's mission is to share Kyoto's classic design heritage with the world. Its models are both elegant and high-performing - a reflection of true expertise. This magnificent Old Smith 90-002 Bronze Case Brown Dial No-Date watch is a perfect example, captivating with its refinement and one-of-a-kind character. Its round case, crafted in brushed CuSn8 bronze, measures 35.00 mm in diameter, 12 mm thick, and 42 mm from lug to lug. A natural fit for men's wrists, it delivers a modern, effortlessly stylish look. The screw-down crown at 3 o'clock allows easy adjustment of the dial's indicators, while its knurled profile ensures a confident grip. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal that shields against everyday shocks and scratches. Its anti-reflective coating ensures perfect legibility from any angle. Finally, the screw-down caseback, crafted in 316L stainless steel, guarantees a water resistance of 10 ATM.

The Dial

Effortlessly charming, this stunning dial immediately wins you over with its rich brown hue and sandblasted finish that give it a signature originality. It offers a clear time reading and lends the model a genuine sense of authenticity. White Arabic numeral indices serve as hour markers, framing the two main hands and the seconds hand, all finished with a PVD coating for a sharper, more refined look. These three brown hands indicate the hours, minutes, and seconds and are coated with SuperLuminova, as are the geometric indices punctuating the Arabic numerals. This luminescent treatment ensures legibility in low-light conditions, while a minute track on the outer rim allows for precise, to-the-minute reading. The brand signs its creation with its name at 12 o'clock.

The Movement

This elegant model is powered by a Japanese-made automatic movement - the NH38 caliber by TMI. Measuring 27.40 mm in diameter and 5.32 mm in height, this high-performance mechanism features 24 jewels and beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). It delivers an average daily accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds and a power reserve of 41 hours, sweeping the hands with fluid precision across hours, minutes, and seconds.

The Strap

Fall for this gorgeous textured nylon strap. It pairs khaki and beige in perfect harmony for a truly unique look. Clean and understated, it complements any outfit and fastens with a PVD-coated pin buckle. The lug width is 18 mm, and it fits wrist sizes between 140 mm and 195 mm.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 100 meters - or 10 ATM in watchmaking terms - this proud-looking timepiece is just as at home at a gala as it is in the water. Feel free to wear it in the shower, the bath, or the pool (even during a vigorous swim!). That said, our team of watch experts wants to be clear: this model is not designed for scuba diving (freediving or with tanks) or for use with high-pressure cleaning equipment. Remember: showers, baths, and swimming only - and keep the crown and pushers dry during immersion.