Galvin Watch Company AlkuvsKIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA MUNE

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.

Owners widely praise the KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA MUNE for its excellent proportions, with a 38mm case that is considered elegant and appropriate, and a slim 9.5mm thickness. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the impressive fit and finish for its $690 price, with the dials being a particular point of attraction, offering smart, restrained aesthetics or elegant Breguet-inspired numerals. The watch is noted for its balanced design, versatile wearability, and a confident stance due to its 20mm lug width. Some owners find the quality-to-price ratio excellent, with one owner stating it captures the architectural spirit of Asakusa and is a pure expression of the brand's philosophy. Legibility is generally great, though faceted hands on darker dials can sometimes blend into reflections. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and 42-hour power reserve are noted.