2022 Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane 37mm Automatic
Ref: CU001
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Kurono Tokyo box and paperwork. It comes paired with two 20mm leather straps with pin buckles. The watch is from March 2022 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2022 Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane inspired by Japanese craftsmanship through the ages. The watch was offered to the Japanese market and Kurono contributors in limited numbers. It is now sold out, and the exact number issued won’t be revealed. The 37mm 316L high polished steel case curves over your wrist with a lug-to-lug length of 43mm and a case thickness of 11mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side is a domed crown. The smooth polished bezel holds a domed sapphire crystal above the stunning hand-applied Urishi lacquered dial, the lacquer is made from the filtered sap of the Japanese rhus vernicifera tree, it is hand polished to reveal the "Tamahagane'' pattern on the base metal, which was seen on ancient swords made from high-purity steel called "Tamahagane" in Japan; it is worn in a charm and has a meaning of good luck "turning negative environments and emotions into positive outcomes." Over time, the dark hue of the lacquer lightens and becomes more translucent. The indices use a font called "Koji", which was used in Eastern Japan as the hard-wearing ink and is still used today to prevent the rewriting of figures on essential documents. The elegant, polished, sculpted hands are complemented by a teardrop counterweighted sweeping second-hand. On the reverse, a screw-down case back with Hajime-sensei’s signature engraving in bold kanji calligraphy and his one-of-a-kind Hanko stamp, inside an automatic Miyota 90S5, 24 jewels, 28,800 beats per hour, this movement is part of the high-grade Miyota family, with hand winding and hacking for your convenience. The watch comes with two 20mm leather straps with pin buckles and the watch also comes with its Kurono Tokyo presentation box and papers.
Personal Note
This Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane features an incredible hand-applied Urishi lacquered dial, the lacquer is made from the filtered sap of the Japanese rhus vernicifera tree, it is hand polished to reveal the "Tamahagane'' pattern on the base metal, which was seen on ancient swords made from high-purity steel called "Tamahagane" in Japan. I would not hesitate to book an appointment and see this one in the metal for yourself!
The Brand
Kurono Tokyo was founded by Hajime Asaoka in 2019. He is a Japanese watchmaker, one of only two members of AHCI (Académie horlogère des créateurs indépendants). He has been an Academy of Independent Watch Artists since 2015. He is renowned for very low-production handcrafted watches that sell for upwards of £120,000. He decided to offer a more affordable timepiece with the same DNA as his more bespoke watches. Each watch is offered in limited numbers, and in the case of the Grand Hagane, it was offered and immediately sold out. Production is controlled through Precision Watch Tokyo Co. Ltd, the very same company that Hajime Asaoka uses for his handmade creations.