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Goatrope · 24 November 2022, 09:41 AM

I always thought his watches were beautiful in pictures I’ve seen, but never saw one in person. I imagine, like many watches, they look even better on the wrist.

With the ordering beginning in less than 15hrs, are any Hajime Asoaka fans putting in their order?

In all honesty, I’m not quite enamored with the dial color on this particular release, but perhaps in time…..

https://kuronotokyo.com/

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FrugalGreubel · 24 November 2022, 12:51 PM

I ordered the Toki when it was announced and got it 7 months laster. Overall I liked the watch. The one gripe I have is that the rotor was very loud but I wore it and enjoyed it for what it was. I wound up selling it a few months ago because I’ve decided to consolidate my collection and focus on a few very specific watches. I like the brand but I’m not as bullish on it as I once was. The Kurono’s are in that weird price point where they aren’t too expensive but also bordering on the “for x amount more I could get x instead” problem.

It seems like you’re already second guessing yourself so I’d hold off if I were you. You should never try and talk yourself into a watch. More interesting dials will definitely come along.

RolexSimon · 24 November 2022, 04:35 PM

I'm with you - better size (38 OK but the 36 is a bit small for me and 34 was just a joke) and dial colour interesting without being "wow". I have a few hours to decide.

Goatrope · 24 November 2022, 07:24 PM

Thanks guys.

I’m gonna pass. I can hold my water for a piece I’m more passionate about. I love this brand, but not in love with this offering.

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Andad · 24 November 2022, 07:59 PM

The Seiko NE86 is a nice chronograph movement.

fmc000 · 24 November 2022, 11:08 PM

I like it but I don't like the wait times and the buying procedure.

enjoythemusic · 24 November 2022, 11:54 PM

Huge thanks for heads up. The white dial version is stunning!

RW16610 · 25 November 2022, 12:01 AM

I'm not but could totally see why someone would! Nice design and great quality, can't wait to see member pictures when those that ordered them take delivery.

TheBluechip · 25 November 2022, 12:05 AM

I have the Toki and I really like it. The dial is a great color and the finishing impeccable. I grabbed one of these as well, let’s see when it arrives.

TheBluechip · 25 November 2022, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmc000

I like it but I don't like the wait times and the buying procedure.

Buying procedure is better than a new Rolex at least.

llngoc · 25 November 2022, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBluechip

Buying procedure is better than a new Rolex at least.

Wait time too

fmc000 · 25 November 2022, 01:05 AM

Yeah but Rolex lost me long ago because of all this.

thewatchidiot · 25 November 2022, 09:06 AM

I was going to try for one but have a watch too similar and without a date and with lume

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enjoythemusic · 25 November 2022, 11:29 AM

Congrats to those who got one, now sold out.

x29saab · 27 November 2022, 08:27 AM

Any knowledge on how long these took to sell out?

enjoythemusic · 27 November 2022, 08:59 AM

An hour or two ???

TheBluechip · 27 November 2022, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x29saab

Any knowledge on how long these took to sell out?

A couple of hours I think.

MattyL147 · 1 December 2022, 06:14 AM

I bought one. My first foray into Kurono.

Goatrope · 1 December 2022, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyL147

I bought one. My first foray into Kurono.

Very cool! Congrats!

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RolexSimon · 3 December 2022, 04:18 PM

I got one "second time round" when they re-released some from the Japan market back for previous buyers.

24 November 2022, 09:41 AM	#1
Goatrope "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Tom Location: SRQ Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 155	Kurono Tokyo - New Chronograph 1 MK.2 - Anyone placing an order tomorrow? I always thought his watches were beautiful in pictures I’ve seen, but never saw one in person. I imagine, like many watches, they look even better on the wrist. With the ordering beginning in less than 15hrs, are any Hajime Asoaka fans putting in their order? In all honesty, I’m not quite enamored with the dial color on this particular release, but perhaps in time….. https://kuronotokyo.com/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Life is short - Buy the watch!

24 November 2022, 07:24 PM	#4
Goatrope "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Tom Location: SRQ Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 155	Thanks guys. I’m gonna pass. I can hold my water for a piece I’m more passionate about. I love this brand, but not in love with this offering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Life is short - Buy the watch!

24 November 2022, 07:59 PM	#5
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,791	The Seiko NE86 is a nice chronograph movement. __________________ E

24 November 2022, 11:54 PM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,398	Huge thanks for heads up. The white dial version is stunning! __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 November 2022, 11:29 AM	#14
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,398	Congrats to those who got one, now sold out. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

24 November 2022, 12:51 PM	#2
FrugalGreubel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY Watch: Voutilainen (2030) Posts: 571	I ordered the Toki when it was announced and got it 7 months laster. Overall I liked the watch. The one gripe I have is that the rotor was very loud but I wore it and enjoyed it for what it was. I wound up selling it a few months ago because I’ve decided to consolidate my collection and focus on a few very specific watches. I like the brand but I’m not as bullish on it as I once was. The Kurono’s are in that weird price point where they aren’t too expensive but also bordering on the “for x amount more I could get x instead” problem. It seems like you’re already second guessing yourself so I’d hold off if I were you. You should never try and talk yourself into a watch. More interesting dials will definitely come along.

24 November 2022, 04:35 PM	#3
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,346	I'm with you - better size (38 OK but the 36 is a bit small for me and 34 was just a joke) and dial colour interesting without being "wow". I have a few hours to decide.

24 November 2022, 11:08 PM	#6
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I like it but I don't like the wait times and the buying procedure.

25 November 2022, 12:01 AM	#8
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,962	I'm not but could totally see why someone would! Nice design and great quality, can't wait to see member pictures when those that ordered them take delivery.

25 November 2022, 12:05 AM	#9
TheBluechip "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: New York Posts: 22	I have the Toki and I really like it. The dial is a great color and the finishing impeccable. I grabbed one of these as well, let’s see when it arrives.

25 November 2022, 01:05 AM	#12
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Yeah but Rolex lost me long ago because of all this.

25 November 2022, 09:06 AM	#13
thewatchidiot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Iowa Posts: 244	I was going to try for one but have a watch too similar and without a date and with lume Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 November 2022, 08:27 AM	#15
x29saab "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 12	Any knowledge on how long these took to sell out?

27 November 2022, 08:59 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,398	An hour or two ??? __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 December 2022, 06:14 AM	#18
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,170	I bought one. My first foray into Kurono.

3 December 2022, 04:18 PM	#20
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,346	I got one "second time round" when they re-released some from the Japan market back for previous buyers.

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