TiCTAC, the watch select shop with stores across Japan, is releasing a special-order model with Kyoto-born classic watch brand KUOE for the second time — and the third special-order piece between the two.
Sales begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 18, simultaneously at TiCTAC stores nationwide and the official "TiCTAC ONLINE STORE."
Participating stores: Sapporo Stellar Place Store / Sendai S-PAL Store / Niigata Billboard Place Store / Kanazawa Forus Store / Tokyo Solamachi Store / Ikebukuro PARCO Store / Grand Front Osaka Store / junks LUCUA Osaka Store / Namba Parks Store / Fukuoka PARCO Store / Amu Plaza Hakata Store / Official Online Store
Note: Sales start times at physical stores follow each store's opening hours; see the shop list for details. Neither physical stores nor the online store are accepting advance reservations.
ROYAL SMITH 90-010: The TiCTAC Special-Order Model
The new model is based on the "ROYAL SMITH 90-010" series, one of KUOE's most popular lines. It uses the Japan-made premium movement "Cal.9122," which has a triple calendar function for date, day, and month, combining strong everyday practicality with a classic look.
Where the Details Shine
The watch pairs practical functions and solid accuracy with a 35mm case — a vintage-inspired, easy-to-wear size that fits comfortably into everyday life while staying on trend.
For this third special-order piece — and the second collaboration overall — the dial was ordered with a grained texture in "Chitose Midori," a moss green inspired by the rich color of Japanese moss. Gold hands and hour markers are paired with it, creating contrast against the white lettering of the logo and minute circle for an elevated look.
The set also comes with a dark brown Italian crocodile leather strap fitted with a D-buckle. It transforms the watch's impression into something more mature and dressy, and a one-touch quick-release lever makes it easy to swap straps to match the day's outfit or mood.
The case back features a medallion embossed with the brand's signature logo, chosen deliberately over a see-through case back. It's another point where KUOE's attention to detail — down to the smallest components — comes through.
As long as the size matches, straps from other brands can also be fitted, making it easy to customize the watch to personal taste — part of the appeal of KUOE. Combined with the character it develops with wear, it becomes a piece that's uniquely one's own.
Specifications
- Price: ¥121,000 (tax included)
- Automatic winding (hand-winding with a hacking-seconds function)
- Citizen Miyota Cal.9122 movement (daily accuracy: -10 to +30 seconds per day; power reserve: up to 40 hours when fully wound)
- Triple calendar (date / day / month)
- Domed sapphire crystal (with AR/AF coating)
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Case size: 35 x 35 x 13.5 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Materials: 316L stainless steel / sapphire crystal
- Comes with a spare Italian leather strap
About KUOE
KUOE is a watch brand founded in Kyoto in 2020. Built on the concept of "bringing the appeal of classic watches from Kyoto to the world," the brand carries the hope of sharing Japan-made, high-quality classic watches with people everywhere.
