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 is inspired by British military watches from the 1940s-70s, featuring a compact 35 mm CuSn8 bronze case (or a 38 mm Large version), with clean and authentic lines. Its matte brown grainy dial features Arabic numerals and PVD bronze hands generously lumed with Super-LumiNova Old Radium, for impeccable readability both in daylight and in low light.

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

The CuSn8 bronze case has a diameter of 35 mm (standard case) or 38 mm (Large version), a thickness of 12.95 mm, a lug-to-lug of 42 mm (or 45 mm in the large version), and is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. Bronze develops a very particular, rather quickly pronounced patina, which will make your 90-002 unique over time.

The Old Smith 90-002 is water-resistant to 10 ATM (100 m), equipped with a screw-down crown, and mounted on two-tone nylon straps with a central stripe. You can choose the color: Khaki/beige stripe, khaki/red stripe, or red/beige stripe.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: KUOE

• Model: Old Smith 90-002 Bronze Brown

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

• Function: Hours, minutes, seconds

• Case: Bronze CuSn8, Ø 35 mm (or 38 mm Large), thickness 12.95 mm (including crystal), lug-to-lug 42 mm (45 mm Large)

• Crystal: Domed sapphire, internal AR

• Crown: Screw-down

• Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 m

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

• Included straps (choice of): Nylon khaki/beige or khaki/red or red/beige

• Warranty: 2 years (KUOE reseller)

Why choose this watch?

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

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

About KUOE

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