Royal Smith 90-008 Gold rs90008-gd-gd wall clock

The Watch

Kuoe is a young watchmaking brand founded in 2020 in Kyoto, Japan. Its vision: to craft authentic, accessible, high-quality timepieces in a clean classic style that carry the spirit of Kyoto across the globe, celebrating the best of the past. Every creation is carefully assembled from finely selected components for lasting wear and flawless quality. Today, Kuoe presents its charming Royal Smith 90-008 collection through this rs90008-gd-gd timepiece - a boldly vintage watch drawing inspiration from 1940s models. It delivers effortless elegance, day or night, with everything you need for everyday wear. It preserves the iconic hallmarks of vintage watches while bringing modernized touches suited to contemporary tastes. Designed to adorn men's wrists, it is built to accompany its owner through life's finest moments. The case reveals a delicate cushion shape that sits comfortably and elegantly on the wrist. It measures 34 mm wide, 34 mm long, and 11 mm thick. With a beautiful polished finish, it is crafted from 316L stainless steel in yellow gold color, easy to pair with any outfit. At 3 o'clock, a slim gold-tone crown with knurled edges bearing the Kuoe name handles manual time setting. A domed sapphire crystal shields the dial from daily wear, absorbing shocks and scratches. It features an anti-reflective treatment for excellent legibility under all conditions. On the caseback, a screw-down display back in anti-reflective sapphire crystal offers a stunning view of the movement and its decorated rotor, while providing water resistance up to 5 bar.

The Dial

This round dial captivates with its textured, grained design and lovely cream tone that lends the whole piece a softer, more charming character. It elevates your wrist with a refined touch while delivering clear, fluid timekeeping in any setting. The dial is swept by two leaf hands and a slender seconds hand with a counterweight disk. All rendered in gold tone, they move fluidly to indicate hours, minutes, and seconds. A minute track runs along the edge in its classic form for a more striking finish, accompanied every 5 minutes by small yellow gold rectangles. The hours are marked by twelve gold Arabic numerals in classic Breguet style, each individually hand-applied for a deeper sense of elegance. The brand name appears below 12 o'clock as a signature, while opposite it, the collection name "Royal Smith", the movement type, and the "Japan Made" label are noted.

The Movement

Bringing this model to life is the caliber 9039, ensuring smooth, reliable operation. Manufactured in Japan by the renowned Miyota manufacture, this automatic movement with 24 jewels is celebrated for its exceptional quality and dependable performance. It drives the hands with fluid precision, delivering accurate display of hours, minutes, and seconds. The movement offers a 42-hour power reserve and features a stop-seconds mechanism. Its oscillation frequency is 4 Hz, or 28,800 vph.

The Strap

This beautiful watch comes delivered in a stunning box with two straps - both comfortable and refined - that let you play with authentic vintage looks. Easy to swap thanks to quick-release spring bars, they are crafted from calfskin leather and each sports a unique tone with beige stitching for extra charm. The first is a rich brown while the second is a sleek black. Whichever strap you wear, its timeless elegance will always set you apart. With an adjustable length from 14 to 19 cm, each is fitted with a 316L gold-tone stainless steel pin buckle for effortless fastening. The lug width is 18 mm.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, or 50 m. Beautifully crafted to shine in any social setting, it still holds its own against the elements. You can wear it in the shower, though the Ocarat team recommends setting it gently on the edge of the sink to preserve its luster and integrity over time. Swimming and diving are not recommended - doing so risks damaging the watch and incurring repair costs.