KIWAME TOKYO ASAKUSA MUNEvsKUOE Royal Smith 90-006

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Measurements
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MUNE

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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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".
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