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Cronos 36mm Explore Miyota 90S5 Automatic Watch L6042
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Cronos · Explore Miyota 90S5

Cronos 36mm Explore Miyota 90S5 Automatic Watch L6042

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Case

Diameter
36mm
Thickness
10.85mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's open-heart variant of the 9015 platform, featuring a skeletonized dial-side plate that exposes the balance wheel through a cutout in the dial. Shares the same reliable 28,800 vph architecture and 42-hour power reserve as the standard 9015. Popular among microbrands offering open-heart designs at accessible price points without resorting to Chinese movements.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Owners widely report satisfaction with the Cronos 36mm Explore Miyota 90S5 Automatic Watch L6042, with multiple users appreciating its Miyota 90S5 automatic movement and its 28,800 vph beat rate. One owner found the 36mm case size too small for their personal preference. Speculation exists that the Miyota 90S5 movement may be audible within the case, though improved reliability and out-of-the-box regulation are anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Cronos 36mm Explore Miyota 90S5 Automatic Watch L6042 highly for its value and reliable movement.

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