The Kuoe Kyoto OLD SMITH 90‑007 captures the elegance of 1930s wristwatches with modern execution. With a modest 35mm case, vintage leaf hands, and a small seconds subdial, it delivers nostalgic charm without overstatement. The curved hands, teardrop design, and classic proportions evoke an era when timepieces were crafted for both utility and character.
Although compact in size, the 90‑007 feels substantial through its layered dial finishes, applied indices, and domed sapphire crystal with internal anti‑reflective treatment. The exhibition caseback showcases the movement, adding a mechanical dimension to its dressy silhouette.
At its heart is the Miyota Cal. 82S5 automatic movement, a dependable Japanese engine with hand‑winding and hacking capability. It offers around 42 hours of power reserve and drives the timekeeping with smooth precision.
- Movement: Miyota Cal. 82S5 (automatic, hand-wind, hacking)
- Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Diameter: 35 mm
- Thickness: ~12 mm
- Lug‑to‑Lug: 42 mm
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Crystal: Domed sapphire with AR coating
- Caseback: Exhibition (see-through)
- Dial: Sunray finish with small seconds subdial
- Hands & Indices: Leaf hands, curved tips
- Water Resistance: 5 bar / 50 m
- Strap: Stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet
- Power Reserve: ~42 hours
- Accuracy: −20 to +40 sec/day
- Warranty: 2 years
Founded in 2020 in the historic city of Kyoto, Kuoe is a Japanese watch brand dedicated to reviving the charm of vintage timepieces with a contemporary sensibility. Inspired by founder Uchimura’s early encounters with antique hand-wound watches in London, Kuoe embraces the warmth and timelessness of mid-20th-century design while reinterpreting it for today’s wearer. After refining his craft within a local watch company, Uchimura launched Kuoe with the release of the Old Smith 90-001, a model that encapsulates the brand’s mission: to share Kyoto’s refined aesthetics and enduring traditions through thoughtfully crafted watches that balance heritage and modernity.
