KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA MUNEvsKUOE Royal Smith 90-006

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA MUNE at true scale

MUNE

KUOE Royal Smith 90-006 at true scale

Royal Smith 90-006

Diameter

38mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

42mm

lowest

Thickness

9.5mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$690

lowest

$795

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$690
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA MUNE

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.

KUOE Royal Smith 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. One owner reports the watch keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist. Some question its value given the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 highly for its aesthetic design and sapphire crystal.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".