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.

Kurono Tokyo Bunkyo Tokyo at true scale

Bunkyo Tokyo

KUOE Old Smith 90-007 at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
37mm
35mm
Thickness
n/a
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Eggshell White
Ivory
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Miyota 82S5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$640
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Reviews

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Kurono Tokyo Bunkyo Tokyo

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.

KUOE Old Smith 90-007

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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