Royal Smith 90-010 Automatic Panda x Vertical Brushed Dial Watch rs90010-pa-vertical

The Watch

Blending Western watchmaking expertise with Japanese craftsmanship, Kuoe Kyoto delivers a truly unique horological experience - ideal for those seeking a watch that combines beauty, refinement, and technical performance. Founded with the ambition of merging Japan's traditional heritage with modern watchmaking technology, the brand crafts timepieces that celebrate the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship while offering uncompromising precision. Discover in the Royal Smith collection a stunning automatic watch with a vintage aesthetic. It features a silver-tone case crafted from polished and brushed 316L stainless steel. The round case measures 35 mm in diameter, 43 mm lug-to-lug, and 13.50 mm in thickness - proportions perfectly suited to both men's and women's wrists. A domed sapphire crystal with anti-fingerprint coating shields the dial from external impacts, while an anti-reflective treatment enhances legibility in bright lighting conditions. At 2 and 3 o'clock, a crown and push-pull winding crown make it easy to set the hands, counters, and date. Finally, this watch comes with a steel case back featuring a Kuoe Kyoto medallion in gold tone.

The Dial

This ivory dial features a vertically brushed background. Its edge is lined with a minute track on a black band. Paired with golden Arabic numerals, they are swept by two golden leaf-shaped hands and a seconds hand that display the hours, minutes, and seconds. The dial also features two black sub-dials reminiscent of a panda's face, indicating the month of the year and the day of the week. At 6 o'clock, a window displays the date day by day. Finally, the brand name appears at 12 o'clock as a signature.

The Movement

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

The Bracelet

Kuoe Kyoto presents this model with a flat link bracelet in a silver tone. Crafted from 316L stainless steel, it combines brushed and polished links for a refined finish. The bracelet adjusts from 14 cm to 21 cm in length and fastens easily with a deployment clasp. Its lug width is 18 mm. A second bracelet in brown Italian calfskin leather is included with the watch.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, equivalent to 50 meters, this watch is an entry point into the world of water-resistant timepieces. While it's not designed for bathing, swimming, or scuba diving, you can afford to forget to take it off in the shower. That said, our experts recommend keeping this timepiece dry to preserve its mechanism for years to come.