Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2

For those unaware of Kurono Tokyo, it is the sub-brand of renowned independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, whom is widely regarded as one of the top watchmakers in the world. His watches are produced in extremely limited numbers, each an individual commission that can take years to deliver. In order to allow some of his magic to be enjoyed by the wider public, he created the Kurono Tokyo brand. These watches are designed by Hajime-san, but utilise components created to his specification from external manufacturers. Each watch then passes through his hands to ensure the quality is worthy of his name.

Though released at very accessible price points, they have amassed a huge following within the independent watch community and each release sells out in under 5 minutes. This has led to extremely high demand on the secondary market, and it seems everyone wants in on the Kurono action.

When you take a closer look at this Chronograph 2, it’s not hard to see why. After releasing several time only variants in 37mm, and following it up with their first foray into the world of Chronographs with the Chronograph 1, the Chronograph 2 builds on this success by bringing together the copper, silver, and dark brown color palette of the critically acclaimed Reiwa watch into a multi-layered chronograph dial.

Housed in a beautifully polished 38mm steel case, the dial is the real star of the show and the devil is in the details. Highly polished steel studs are used as hour markers, the sub-dials are finished with concentric guilloche pattern, and a hand shaped in the fashion of a 'Kyudo' arrow on the sub-seconds dial. The dial features contrasting layers of gloss black and dark brown as its base, accentuated with a copper tachymeter and silver chronograph scale at its center and circumference respectively The alternating finishes, and depth created within the dial is spectacular.

The Chronograph 2 is powered by the flagship column-wheel NE86A chrono movement from Grand Seiko, and the entire watch is assembled in Japan by hand and QC checked under the watchful eye of Hajime Asaoka himself.

This particular piece is in Near Mint condition, with the only signs of wear being the lightest of swirlies. Please see images for full condition details.

Currently mounted to a Bas and Loakes suede strap, and also includes the original strap that is unworn along with a Hiroshige strap.

Comes with outer sleeve, inner box, warranty card (expired), Kurono pouch with bracelet, card slip, decorative cloth, Sake cup, Hiroshige strap, OEM strap and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

If you can’t tell, we’re huge fans of Kurono here at Watch Vault. Don't miss your chance to pick up this near-new example.

Brand: Kurono Tokyo

Style: Chronograph

Model #: Chronograph 2

Circa: 2021

Case Material: Steel

Case details: 38mm

Movement: Grand Seiko NE86A column wheel chronograph

Dial: Black/Copper/Silver

Paraphernalia: Outer sleeve, inner box, warranty card (expired), Kurono pouch with bracelet, card slip, decorative cloth, Sake cup, Hiroshige strap, OEM strap and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

TZ Grading: Near Mint

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