KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA KUROTSUKI (黒月)vsMMI Watches AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES: FUMES WASHI DIAL


Ref. awagami-factory-x-mmi-watches-fumes-blue-washi-dial-model-nlg-02-estimated-delivery-october-2024·MSRP $520
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Measurements
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KUROTSUKI (黒月)

AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES: FUMES WASHI DIAL
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
46.5mm
Thickness
9.5mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$650
$520
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA KUROTSUKI (黒月) is widely praised for its refined multi-surface finishing and well-balanced 38mm case proportions, with owners finding it beautifully finished and exactly what they were looking for. Reviewers highlight the glossy black lacquer dial as a standout feature, noting thoughtful details like the Kaminarimon gate design on the buckle and the red seconds hand tip. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offers 100m water resistance, with a price point of $650-$690 USD. Some reviewers note legibility can be challenged by dial reflections and express a personal preference for a hand-wound caliber, while one reviewer found the typography could be more interesting. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA KUROTSUKI (黒月) highly for its impressive fit and finish for its price and elegant vintage-inspired design.
Owners widely praise the unique Washi paper dials of the MMI Watches AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES: FUMES WASHI DIAL, specifically highlighting the fume and gradient effects and the vibrant orange speckled option. Some owners express a desire for day/date complications. One owner finds the colors and dial layout unappealing, feeling they do not best utilize the washi paper's texture and pattern, though they appreciate the concept. Overall, owners rate the MMI Watches AWAGAMI FACTORY X MMI WATCHES: FUMES WASHI DIAL highly for its innovative and attractive Washi paper dials.
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