KUOE KYOTO WATCH: OLD SMITH 90-002 BRONZE

KUOE Old Smith 90‑002 Bronze – Vintage & compact field watch

The KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze Brown draws inspiration from British military watches of the 1940s–70s, housed in a compact 35mm CuSn8 bronze case (or a 38mm Large version) with clean, authentic lines. Its matte brown dial with a grained texture features Arabic numerals and bronze PVD hands generously luminized with Super-LumiNova Old Radium for impeccable legibility in both bright sunlight and low light.

It is powered by a TMI NH38 (no-date) movement, a reliable Japanese automatic caliber with winding and stop-seconds function, offering a power reserve of 41–42 h and an accuracy in a range of –20/+40 s/d .

The CuSn8 bronze case has a diameter of 35 mm (standard case) or 38 mm (Large version), a thickness of 12 mm , a lug-to-lug measurement of 42 mm (or 45 mm for the Large version), and is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. The bronze develops a very distinctive patina, which will become quite pronounced over time, making your 90-002 unique.

The Old Smith 90-002 is water-resistant to 10 ATM (100 m) , features a screw-down crown , and comes on a two-tone nylon strap with a center band. The strap color options are: khaki/beige band, khaki/red band, or red/beige band.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: KUOE

• Model: Old Smith 90-002 Bronze Brown

• Movement: TMI NH38 (no-date), hacking, ~41–42 h reserve, -20/+40 s/day

• Function: Hours, minutes, seconds

• Case: Bronze CuSn8 , Ø 35 mm (or 38 mm Wide), thickness 12 mm (including glass), lug-to-lug 42 mm (45 mm Wide)

• Glass: Domed sapphire, internal AR

• Crown: Screwed

• Water resistance: 10 ATM / 100 m

• Dial: Grained brown, Arabic numerals, minute track, Super-LumiNova® Old Radium

• Bracelets included (your choice): Nylon khaki/beige or khaki/red or red/beige

• Warranty: 2 years (KUOE dealer)

Why choose this watch?

The Old Smith 90-002 Bronze is the benchmark for lovers of classic, compact field watches. Its reliable movement, long-lasting lume, discreet size, and versatile straps make it an ideal companion for a vintage and functional style.

For lovers of vintage, small diameters and versatility, this Old Smith 90-002 is a fabulous piece.

About KUOE

Founded in Kyoto in 2020, KUOE is an independent Japanese brand that reinterprets vintage watchmaking with faithful proportions, Japanese calibers, and local craftsmanship. The Old Smith 90-002 Bronze embodies this vision: fidelity to the past, meticulous craftsmanship, and timeless style. It combines vintage aesthetics with modern reliability and robustness, while respecting the artisanal and local work so valued by both eras.