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That is a very pretty watch
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Stunning. Still, a pitty that the JDM brand is available without a problem.
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1. The JDM watches are also limited. 2. They are a bit more expensive, and will likely incur an import duty if you were to buy them from outside Japan. |
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Right. Too imprecise. By „without a problem” I meant that it is on stock. As opposed to Kurono which sells out in seconds. I tried twice waiting in front of a computer 10 minutes ahead of release time, counting every second to 3:30PM CET. And failed each time.
Fully aware of customs fees (negligible in the EU) and VAT (15-25% depending on country of importation). Another „problem” is the fact that the Japanese internet shop delivers Chronos only within Japan. |
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About the second 'problem' - get a forwarder. White Rabbit Express would be happy to buy it on your behalf... (I've used them numerous times before and they're great.) |
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Sorry to revive this old thread, but many months after "discovering" the Chrono Tokyo Bullseye, I finally acquired one:
![]() ![]() It's a stunning looking watch. Since this last post, there's been a lot more drama in the Kurono Tokyo <-> Chrono Tokyo relationship. A few weeks ago Kurono Tokyo posted on their Instagram stating that they would be shutting down the Chrono Tokyo label as of 2021. But they also seemed to have deleted that now. Also, If you happen to have one of these Chrono Tokyo watches and tag them on Instagram, they promptly untag themselves ![]() Not sure what's going on at the KT camp, but it's a bit... ![]() |
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Does anyone have info on this Chrono vs Kurono relationship? I also saw the instagram post that say that "in a bid to avoid brand confusion and country bias, we would like to announce that effective 2021, there will be a cessation of JDM only brand and it will be consolidated under a single kurono tokyo branding" Seems like they like to hide/delete certain posts? I read somewhere that how Mori was supposed to be limited to 200 but then they added 88 to that afterwards? Cant find that post either ![]() |
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Chrono Tokyo is the same as Kurono. This is just the Japan Domestic Market version of this brand (pure marketing thing). The watches, apart from the Bullseye, are IDENTICAL.
BTW - Kurono is just the different spelling of how Japanese pronounce Chrono... ![]() So to sum it up - the same superior quality and fantastic design. |
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![]() I am just waiting for the silver version of this model to be shipped to me. Now, the wait time will be nicer when looking at your pics. ![]() |
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Yeah, earlier in this thread I said something about respecting their decision to be transparent etc. I take that back, they're being pretty shady with all the deleting/hiding. ![]() Quote:
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We need some pics here :)
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There you go…
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Anyone get any delivery updates
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Just got notification the my Toki has shipped.
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Alright… after several months here we are - the dial is really incredible. I was worried it would feel cheap and it’s far from it. The packaging speaks for itself, the strap is very well done, case finishing is very nice, and well the dial just pops.
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It's funny how in the JDM models, caseback has text "Produced by TiCTAC". TiCTAC is a Japanese watch retailer that collaborated and produced the watch for Hajime Asaoka I guess. But this info is deleted on kurono models. check out this listing's caseback: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=785578 Also, as someone pointed it out to me, kurono brand could be owned by different company from chrono tokyo. and it's in Singapore. https://www3.wipo.int/branddb/en/sho...0202110411P.TM |
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Just got the shipping confirmation for the Seiji - crazy because I just received my Toki this week.
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Has anyone else noticed the rotor on their toki is rather noisy?
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The available JDM models were the Chronograph 1 Panda, and reverse Panda in same limited quantities as international. Also the REIWA and 3 more from the classic collection. That's it, only 6 models with same movement, case, dial, perfect superior craftsmanship, Hajime Asaoka design printed on back, etc as the International Kurono. https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/...?_fsi=E7qhVeEv |
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Looking to pick up the coral/salmon Toki. Owners still happy with theirs? The OEM strap does nothing for me based on pictures. The watch, especially the dial and design language, and its concept are compelling, however.
I am starting to see these gain more traction in the collector community. |
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I sold mine for cost soon after buying it. The dial was very pretty but I couldn't get over the crappy movement. The noise from the rotor was ridiculous.
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