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KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (38mm)

OS90002BZ-ND-BR-KB-LARGE

The KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (38mm) is a 38 mm bronze dress watch with a Seiko NH38 automatic movement. At a list price of $599, no other bronze dress watch in production, leaving out the fashion brands costs less, out of 13. At 38 mm across, only one of the 22 other bronze dress watches in the guide is smaller.

All KUOE watchesDress watchesUnder $1,000MicrobrandCompact (38 mm and under)
Price
$599
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
OS90002BZ-ND-BR-KB-LARGE
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
12.35 mm
Lug-to-lug
45.6 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Japanese automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Power reserve
41 hours
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Domed sapphire with AR and AF coating
Display back
No
Dial
Brown, no-date
Dial colours
Brown
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: KUOE Kyoto / Long Island Watch Spec checksAlloy Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is the KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (38mm) nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What is the case of the KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (38mm) made of?

The case is cusn8 marine bronze. That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (38mm)?

The case is 38 mm across, 12.35 mm thick and 45.6 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the KUOE Old Smith 90-002 Bronze (38mm) cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $599.

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