Kurono Tokyo Bunkyo TokyovsKUOE Old Smith 90-007

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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.

Bunkyo Tokyo

Old Smith 90-007
Diameter
37mm
35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.3mm
Thickness
n/a
12.3mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
40h
42h
highest
MSRP
$1,800
$640
lowest
Movement
Miyota 90S5
Miyota 82S5
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Kurono Tokyo Bunkyo Tokyo is widely praised for its distinctive coral-vermillion dial, a salmon-adjacent hue that shifts dynamically, and its highly polished, curvaceous 37mm stainless steel case that slides easily under a cuff. Owners note exceptional accuracy, running at +2/3 seconds per day. The 37mm case size reflects a preference for classic, vintage aesthetics. One owner expressed concern regarding the art-to-movement price ratio due to the Miyota movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Kurono Tokyo Bunkyo Tokyo highly for its refined design and desirable dial at its price point.
Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its vintage aesthetic, with particular admiration for its blue hands that shine in sunlight and its grainy textured dial with satisfying chunky numerals. The 35mm case size is noted as a potential issue for smaller wrists, and one owner found the crown difficult to operate, while another experienced an initial defect. The Super-LumiNova is described as weak, and the $635 price is considered high for the Miyota 82S5 movement and standard specifications, though some feel the premium is justified by Kuoe's distinctive design and microbrand status. On balance, owners cherish the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its unique design language and discreet dress/office appeal.
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