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Kuoe Royal Smith Breguet Numerals Salmon Dial (Ref. 90-006), 2025

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Kuoe Kyoto (maker)
Date
2025
Country of origin
Unrecorded in source
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 38 mm
Stock no.
Product 8372280721591
Credit line
Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8372280721591)
Catalogue title (original)
2025 Kuoe Royal Smith Breguet Numerals Salmon Dial (Ref. 90-006) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8372280721591), this is a wristwatch by Kuoe Kyoto, dated 2025. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 38 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History and Significance Knotting together traditional European design language with modern Japanese watchmaking, the Royal Smith line from Kuoe Kyoto was conceived as an homage to early 20th-century officer and civilian wristwatches. The 90-006 sits firmly in that lineage, drawing visual cues from classic Breguet numeral watches while executing them with contemporary production standards and reliability. This example features a silver-toned stainless steel case paired with a textured dusty pink dial, an uncommon and thoughtfully balanced colorway that softens the formality of the Breguet numerals without drifting into novelty. The dial surface is finished with a fine grid texture, adding depth under changing light and reinforcing the watch’s vintage inspiration. Applied numerals, heat-toned hands, and subtle lume plots complete a layout that feels deliberate and restrained. Power comes from a Miyota automatic movement, visible through the exhibition caseback, underscoring Kuoe’s emphasis on mechanical credibility rather than aesthetic imitation alone. The inclusion of a solid stainless steel bracelet, along with original accessories and extra links, positions this watch as a complete, well-considered modern package with clear roots in classical design. Writer’s Thoughts The dial color and numerals do most of the talking, and the case proportions keep it wearable and versatile. It feels thoughtfully made and easy to live with. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Kuoe Kyoto Model: Royal Smith 90-006 (Ref. 90-006) Year: 2025 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 38mm Bezel: Polished stainless steel Dial: Dusty pink textured dial with applied Breguet numerals Crystal: Sapphire Movement: Miyota automatic movement Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel folding clasp Contents: Box, Kuoe pouch, bracelet tool, extra bracelet links Condition Case: Case surfaces are clean with light handling marks visible under close inspection. Edges and contours remain consistent and even. Bezel: Bezel shows minor hairlines consistent with light wear. No dents or distortions observed. Crystal: Sapphire crystal is clean with no scratches or chips visible. Dial: Dial is in perfect condition with no signs of wear. Hands: Hands are clean with intact finish and lume. No corrosion or discoloration visible. Strap/Bracelet: Bracelet shows light surface wear from sizing and handling. Links remain tight and well aligned. Buckle/Clasp: Clasp functions properly and secures the bracelet as intended.

Historical context

Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)

Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.

Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Mechanical Renaissance

Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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