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

The Watch

Founded in the historic Japanese city of Kyoto in 2020, Kuoe has carved out a distinctive identity by crafting watches from the finest materials, with innovation and aesthetics perfectly balanced through meticulous attention to detail. Today, the brand proudly unveils this stunning Old Smith Bronze Case Ivory Dial No-Date watch, inspired by British military watches of the 1940s-70s. Its round case is crafted from CuSn8 Bronze and enhanced with brushed detailing. Designed for men's wrists, it measures 35.00 mm in diameter, 12 mm in thickness, and 42 mm lug-to-lug. Its modern, urban aesthetic makes it a natural fit for any refined look. The functions are adjusted via the screw-down crown at 3 o'clock, with a knurled grip for easy handling. The dial is shielded by an anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal for perfect legibility at every angle. Finally, the screw-down caseback is crafted from 316L stainless steel and ensures water resistance to 10 ATM.

The Dial

This beautiful watch features a round dial enhanced by an ivory hue - clean and uncluttered for effortless timekeeping. Its indexes are rendered as bold Arabic numerals in brown, tracked by two main hands and a paddle-style seconds hand. PVD-coated, all hands and the Arabic numeral indexes are filled with SuperLuminova for clear readability in low light. A minute track on the periphery adds precision, while the brand's signature sits at 12 o'clock.

The Movement

At the heart of this timepiece beats a Japanese-made automatic movement - the TMI NH38 caliber, measuring 27.40 mm in diameter with a height of 5.32 mm. This reliable mechanism delivers exceptional accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds/day on average. It is fitted with 24 jewels and beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), powering the hands for dependable analog timekeeping. Its power reserve stands at 41 hours.

The Strap

The watch's stunning strap is a head-turner in its own right. Crafted in nylon, it features a two-tone colorway in khaki and beige - flexible enough for all-day comfort while elevating any outfit with a refined touch. The clasp is a PVD-coated pin buckle, with a lug width of 18 mm, fitting wrists between 140 mm and 195 mm.

Water Resistance

This model offers water resistance to 10 atmospheres, or 100 meters - making it a genuinely water-resistant companion. Whether you're splashing through puddles or doing laps in the pool, this watch has you covered. Showers, baths, and recreational swimming are all no problem. That said, Ocarat's watchmaking experts want to make it clear: this model is water-resistant, not dive-rated, and should not be used for scuba or professional diving, or with high-pressure cleaning equipment. We also recommend keeping the crown and pushers out of the water during immersion.