Royal Smith 90-010 Automatic Ivory x Grainy Finish Dial Watch rs90010-iv-grainy

The Watch

Kuoe Kyoto is a watchmaking house founded in the historic heart of Kyoto, a Japanese city celebrated for its cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and elegance. Every watch from the brand is designed and produced using ancestral hand-polishing techniques and premium materials - including stainless steel, titanium, and urushi lacquer dials, a traditional Japanese art form. This watchmaking brand presents within the Royal Smith collection a captivating watch with a striking design. It is defined by a silver-toned case crafted in 316L stainless steel, beautifully completed by polished and brushed finishes. Round in shape, it measures 35 mm in diameter, 43 mm in lug-to-lug length, and 13.50 mm in thickness - dimensions perfectly suited to all wrist sizes. The case is topped with a domed sapphire crystal featuring an anti-fingerprint treatment that protects the dial from scratches that could affect its look. Its anti-reflective treatment enhances legibility in any lighting. Thanks to the crown pusher and knurled crown at 2 and 3 o'clock, you can easily set the hands, counters, and date. Finally, this timepiece comes with a steel case back featuring a golden Kuoe Kyoto medallion.

The Dial

This beige-toned dial features a sandblasted finish that gives it a grainy texture. Its outer edge is lined with a minute track followed by golden Arabic numerals. These are swept over by two golden leaf hands and a blue seconds hand, which indicate the hours, minutes, and seconds. At 3 and 9 o'clock, you'll find a month counter and a day-of-the-week sub-dial. The date window is positioned at 6 o'clock. Finally, the brand name is signed at 12 o'clock.

The Movement

This model is powered by a Japanese automatic movement - specifically the Miyota 9122 caliber, which drives all the indicators. This mechanism features 26 jewels and delivers a power reserve of 40 hours. It beats at an oscillation frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and includes a stop-seconds device.

The Strap

This watch is mounted on a silver-toned 316L stainless steel bracelet. Measuring 18 mm at the lug width, this flat link model features brushed links with polished center links. The bracelet fastens easily with a deployment clasp and adjusts between 14 cm and 21 cm in length. A second brown Italian calfskin leather strap with a brown pin buckle is included.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, equivalent to 50 meters, this watch is a great introduction to the world of water resistance. While it is not designed for bathing, competitive swimming, or scuba diving, you can comfortably wear it in the shower without worry. That said, our experts recommend keeping this timepiece dry whenever possible to protect its movement.