Old Smith Ivory Automatic Wall clock 90-002 os90002-nd-iv-nato-sa

The Watch

The young watchmaking brand Kuoe has been turning heads since its founding in 2020, crafting minimalist, sophisticated, and beautifully contemporary watches that draw inspiration from the past while honoring Japanese artisanal tradition. Each timepiece reimagines vintage design with a distinct modern identity - a dream for lovers of vintage horology. This stunning Old Smith 90-002 Automatic Ivory watch flatters both men's and women's wrists, lending the wearer a refined sport-chic, vintage edge. Designed for city adventures and special occasions alike, it's the polished, modern finishing touch that elevates every outfit, from black tie to casual. Once on the wrist, its sleekness and contemporary take on 1940s-1970s military design will captivate you. It features a round case in 316L stainless steel measuring 35 mm in diameter, 42 mm in length, and 12.35 mm in thickness - ideal proportions for all-day comfort. A beautiful polished finish gives the case a radiant look, enhanced by its silver tone. A domed sapphire crystal sits over the dial, and a gray crown is positioned at 3 o'clock. Screw-down and notched, it lets you set the hours and minutes with ease. Finally, the screw-down caseback ensures water resistance up to 10 bar.

The Dial

This round dial with its textured finish gives the watch a refined character that elegantly enhances its vintage charm. Its grained surface wears a striking cream color that adds a subtle sophistication to the overall design, contrasting beautifully with the gray and black time markers arranged across the dial. At the center, two sword hands and a slender "Lollipop" seconds hand in gray sweep fluidly to indicate the hours, minutes, and seconds. They track twelve indices in black Arabic numerals for quick hour reading, surrounded by a minute track in its classic form with rectangles and dots every 5 minutes. Like the hands, these markers feature SuperLuminova treatment in Old Radium, ensuring excellent legibility in low-light conditions while reinforcing the watch's vintage character. The brand places its name at 12 o'clock as a signature, and at 6 o'clock the inscriptions "Mechanical" and "Japan Made" are noted.

The Movement

An automatic movement of Japanese manufacture brings the hands of this watch to life, ensuring precise and fluid motion. Made by TMI, it is specifically the NH38 caliber - a movement renowned for its exceptional quality and reliability, delivering accurate timekeeping in any situation. It features 24 jewels, the Diashock anti-shock system, and a hacking seconds mechanism. The movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 41 hours.

The Strap

This watch comes paired with two NATO straps that are both refined and modern, letting you switch up your look every day. Crafted in nylon with a braided design that adds to their appeal, the first strap comes in a rich black, while the second sports a khaki tone. Each strap gives the watch a striking, distinguished look while ensuring comfortable, all-day wear. Easily interchangeable, they sit elegantly on the wrist and bring a sporty yet refined touch to any outfit. They feature a lug width of 18 mm and an adjustable length of 14 to 19.50 cm. Each strap is fitted with a pin buckle made from 316L stainless steel, offering flexible, secure wear throughout the day. Note that the keepers are crafted in brown calfskin leather for a premium finish.

Water Resistance

With water resistance of 100 meters - or 10 ATM in watchmaking terms - this bold timepiece handles itself just as well at a gala as it does in the water. Feel free to wear it in the shower, in the bath, or during a swim (even an energetic one!). That said, our team of watch experts wants to be clear: this model is not designed for scuba diving - freediving or tank diving - or for use with high-pressure washers. Remember: shower, bath, and swimming only, and never operate the pushers or crown while submerged.