Galvin Watch Company AlkuvsKIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA IWAO

Owners widely praise the Galvin Watch Company Alku's CNC guilloche dial and engraved caseback, with one owner calling the dial color awesome. The 38.65mm polished stainless steel case features lyre lugs and a domed sapphire crystal, housing the Miyota 9039 automatic movement. One owner reported receiving a watch with black hands and dark blue indices, differing from website images showing blue hands and indices. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Galvin Watch Company Alku appealing for its Scandinavian-inspired dial design and finishing details.

KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA IWAO owners and reviewers praise its refined design, with specific commendation for the Breguet-inspired numerals and homogenous texture on dials like the ivory Mune Usuki. The 38mm case, 9.5mm thickness, and 46mm lug-to-lug dimensions are considered well-proportioned for modern preferences. Production quality and finishing are noted as competitive with watches costing twice as much. The Miyota 9039 movement is viewed as a premium, affordable option. Some owners find the lume insufficient for a field watch, while others highlight a fully lumed dial as a significant plus. One reviewer notes potential legibility issues with the silver dial and polished markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA IWAO highly for its impressive finishing and design details at its price point.