Kurono Tokyo Watches

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by jonnythrust

Has anyone else noticed the rotor on their toki is rather noisy?

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Originally Posted by Watchflair

Yup


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Originally Posted by jonnythrust

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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From experience, the Toki rotor noise is not that much different from the rotor noise on a 5711 with 324SC movement.

[jonnythrust]

Originally Posted by illiguy

From experience, the Toki rotor noise is not that much different from the rotor noise on a 5711 with 324SC movement.

None of my other automatics makes the raspy/grindy noise like the Toki did and that includes the patek.


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[thewatchidiot]

Originally Posted by jonnythrust

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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Mine is whisper quiet. I can’t hear any winding noise

[Manamana]

Preorder for new strap is open. It's beautiful.

https://kuronotokyo.com/products/san...strap-apr-2022

[illiguy]

Kurono straps don’t do anything for me. Dials are gorgeous though.

[youthagainsttt]

Originally Posted by illiguy

Kurono straps don’t do anything for me. Dials are gorgeous though.

Same here, I’m not the most conservative of people but I’d find it difficult to wear that strap personally

[jw0n]

I just received my Seiji today. The original white strap does not do the watch justice, so I had a nubuck grey strap waiting for her arrival. I think this is pretty perfect now:

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by jw0n

I just received my Seiji today. The original white strap does not do the watch justice, so I had a nubuck grey strap waiting for her arrival. I think this is pretty perfect now:

Looks great!

[ap1]

Originally Posted by jw0n

I just received my Seiji today. The original white strap does not do the watch justice, so I had a nubuck grey strap waiting for her arrival. I think this is pretty perfect now:

[A971]

I can’t get past the katakana on the dial… feels cheap to me somehow?


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[Manamana]

Newest watch from Kurono Tokyo

Chronograph II white Shiro

https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/chrono...ii-white-shiro

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Newest watch from Kurono Tokyo

Chronograph II white Shiro

https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/chrono...ii-white-shiro

Saw that. Is this just regular issue and available? I didn’t read ltd edition or 10 minute order window etc.

[Manamana]

Originally Posted by ap1

Saw that. Is this just regular issue and available? I didn’t read ltd edition or 10 minute order window etc.

What I understood is order will be open until the quantity available finishes. They say in hundreds, but they didn't specify quantity.

[yoast]

Originally Posted by Manamana

Newest watch from Kurono Tokyo

Chronograph II white Shiro

https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/chrono...ii-white-shiro

Same same - yawn

A bit tiring seeing "limited editions" over and over of the same watch models in different colors.
Time for the revered "Sensei" to come up with something fresh and innovative.

[mongrelnomoad]

The new watch looks like a right dog’s dinner…

[Txkill]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

The new watch looks like a right dog’s dinner…

Is that a compliment?! Lol. I’m gonna try and get this one. It looks awesome.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by Txkill

Is that a compliment?! Lol. I’m gonna try and get this one. It looks awesome.

(It’s a British colloquialism for “looks a mess”. If you like it though, more power to you! Great thing about this watch thingy is no two people like the same thing!)

[Jmaster]

Anyone able to order the White Shiro? I was going to but overslept and missed it…

[EricUSC]

Originally Posted by Jmaster

Anyone able to order the White Shiro? I was going to but overslept and missed it…

I did. Order was placed 11:30 PM JST. By 11:33 PM JST, I noticed that it was sold out.

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by Jmaster

Anyone able to order the White Shiro? I was going to but overslept and missed it…

I didn't even try. Decided i wasn't in love with the design and it's not work the high price for me.

[thewatchidiot]

Had one in the cart and sold out while processing my payment. I’ve decided I’m done with kurono until they offer at least 5 minutes of cart protection. I know they obviously don’t need my business but I find there desire to not protect those who do things right but need a minute or 2 is unfathomable but they put draconian measures in place to prevent flipping.


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[chiscott_29]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

Had one in the cart and sold out while processing my payment. I’ve decided I’m done with kurono until they offer at least 5 minutes of cart protection. I know they obviously don’t need my business but I find there desire to not protect those who do things right but need a minute or 2 is unfathomable but they put draconian measures in place to prevent flipping.


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I hear you and have been frustrated in the past by similar measures. If you truly are not lined up and fired up ready to go, you have no chance in today’s world of hot watches.

This said, I don’t think Kurono is fully responsible for putting the measures in place. And even if they were, how is it stopping flippers?

You can check out on their site using Apple Pay or Shop Pay. My take is that the security measures are built into those payment platforms for the most part. I am not sure what Kurono can do or not do.

For example, I attempted to check out and had to do an extra step of validation with Amex. I’ve seen that come up before on other e-Commerce sites, so all I really know is it is not unique to Kurono.


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[APPRF]

These are all the KURONO TOKYO クロノ, and CHRONO TOKYO Japan market JDM models, and numbers for each edition. Feel free to comment if you think there are any mistakes. I will start with smallest numbers to the highest.

1. クロノ BUNKYO TOKYO 50 pieces.
2. クロノ REIWA 100 both dials, CHRONO unknown, but probably 100 estimate for both dials. Total 200 estimate.
3. クロノ GRAND AKANE 200 pieces.
4. クロノ MORI 288 pieces.
5. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH I, 136 both dials. CHRONO CHRONOGRAPH I, 200 both dials. Total 336 pieces.
6. クロノ SEIJI 500 pieces.
7. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II Black 500 pieces.
8. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II White SHIRO 800 -1000 estimate.
9. クロノ GRAND HAGANE large numbers.
10クロノ TOKI large numbers.

There was a Japan only edition CHRONO TOKYO Classic Series, two dials unknown numbers. To see Japan Only JDM CHRONO TOKYO press link below. All Japan market JDM CHRONO TOKYO is sold out too.

https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100634/

[RolexBHR]

Originally Posted by APPRF

These are all the KURONO TOKYO クロノ, and CHRONO TOKYO Japan market JDM models, and numbers for each edition. Feel free to comment if you think there are any mistakes. I will start with smallest numbers to the highest.

1. クロノ BUNKYO TOKYO 50 pieces.
2. クロノ REIWA 100 both dials, CHRONO unknown, but probably 100 estimate for both dials. Total 200 estimate.
3. クロノ GRAND AKANE 200 pieces.
4. クロノ MORI 288 pieces.
5. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH I, 136 both dials. CHRONO CHRONOGRAPH I, 200 both dials. Total 336 pieces.
6. クロノ SEIJI 500 pieces.
7. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II Black 500 pieces.
8. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II White SHIRO 800 -1000 estimate.
9. クロノ GRAND HAGANE large numbers.
10クロノ TOKI large numbers.

There was a Japan only edition CHRONO TOKYO Classic Series, two dials unknown numbers. To see Japan Only JDM CHRONO TOKYO press link below. All Japan market JDM CHRONO TOKYO is sold out too.

https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100634/

The Grand Hagane was worded like the Shiro which was in the "Hundreds" only as well, so I would put the estimate at 800 - 1000.

The Chrono Tokyo stuff that was released before the creation of Kurono Tokyo was 50pcs per dial color, like the Egg Shell or Blue dial etc.

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by RolexBHR

The Grand Hagane was worded like the Shiro which was in the "Hundreds" only as well, so I would put the estimate at 800 - 1000.

The Chrono Tokyo stuff that was released before the creation of Kurono Tokyo was 50pcs per dial color, like the Egg Shell or Blue dial etc.

Thanks RolexBHR

[APPRF]

UPDATE

These are all the KURONO TOKYO クロノ, and CHRONO TOKYO Japan market JDM models, and numbers for each edition. Feel free to comment if you think there are any mistakes. I will start with smallest numbers to the highest.

1. クロノ BUNKYO TOKYO 50 pieces.
2. CHRONO TOKYO only Classic Series, 50 for each dial. 100 total.
3. クロノ REIWA 100 both dials. CHRONO unknown, but probably 100 estimate for both dials. Total 200 estimate.
4. クロノ GRAND AKANE 200 pieces.
5. クロノ MORI 288 pieces.
6. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH I, 136 both dials. CHRONO CHRONOGRAPH I, 200 both dials. Total 336 pieces.
7. クロノ SEIJI 500 pieces.
8. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II Black 500 pieces.
9. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II White SHIRO 800 -1000 estimate.
10 クロノ GRAND HAGANE 800 -1000 estimate.
11クロノ TOKI large numbers.

To see Japan Only JDM CHRONO TOKYO press link below. All Japan market JDM CHRONO TOKYO is sold out too.

https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100634/

[APPRF]

UPDATE


These are all the KURONO TOKYO クロノ, and CHRONO TOKYO Japan market JDM models, and numbers for each edition. Feel free to comment if you think there are any mistakes. I will start with smallest numbers to the highest.

1. クロノ BUNKYO TOKYO 50 pieces. There was no Japan only JDM CHRONO edition.
2. CHRONO TOKYO only before they started KURONO クロノ brand. 50 for each dial, 100 total.
3. クロノ REIWA 100 both dials. CHRONO unknown, but probably 100 for both dials. Total 200 estimate.
4. クロノ GRAND AKANE 200 pieces.
5. クロノ MORI 288 pieces.
6. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH I, 136 both dials. CHRONO CHRONOGRAPH I, 200 both dials. Total 336 pieces.
7. クロノ SEIJI 500 pieces.
8. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II Black 500 pieces.
9. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II White SHIRO 800 -1000 estimate.
10 クロノ GRAND HAGANE 800 -1000 estimate.
11クロノ TOKI 2500 - 3000 estimate

To see Japan Only JDM CHRONO TOKYO press link below. All Japan market JDM CHRONO TOKYO is sold out too.

https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100634/

[APPRF]

Update.

These are all the KURONO TOKYO クロノ, and CHRONO TOKYO Japan market JDM models, and numbers for each edition. Feel free to comment if you think there are any mistakes. I will start with smallest numbers to the highest.

1. クロノ BUNKYO TOKYO 50 pieces. The CHRONO TOKYO CT002V is very similar to BUNKYO TOKYO, I suspect it's the same dial, 100 was produced.
2. CHRONO TOKYO Classic CT001W & CT001G 50 each, 100 pieces total.
3. CHRONO TOKYO Classic CT002V & CT002B 100 each, 200 pieces total.
4. CHRONO TOKYO Classic CT003Q & CT003P 100 each, 200 pieces total
5. CHRONO TOKYO BULLS EYE 100 for each dial, 200 total.
6. クロノ GRAND AKANE 200 pieces.
7. クロノ MORI 288 pieces.
8. クロノ REIWA 100 both dials. CHRONO 100 for each dial. Total 300.
9. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH I, 136 both dials. CHRONO CHRONOGRAPH I, 200 both dials. Total 336 pieces.
10 クロノ SEIJI 500 pieces.
11 クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II Black 500 pieces.
12 クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II White SHIRO 800 -1000 estimate.
13 クロノ GRAND HAGANE 800 -1000 estimate.
14 クロノ TOKI 2500 - 3000 estimate

To see Japan Only JDM CHRONO TOKYO press link below. All Japan market JDM CHRONO TOKYO is sold out too.

https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100634/

For full list of CHRONO TOKYO JDM Editions (From 20:10 min), and brand history watch this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6k_JRFUnBE&t=54s

[FrançoisCzapek]

Originally Posted by APPRF

Update.

These are all the KURONO TOKYO クロノ, and CHRONO TOKYO Japan market JDM models, and numbers for each edition. Feel free to comment if you think there are any mistakes. I will start with smallest numbers to the highest.

1. クロノ BUNKYO TOKYO 50 pieces. The CHRONO TOKYO CT002V is very similar to BUNKYO TOKYO, I suspect it's the same dial, 100 was produced.
2. CHRONO TOKYO Classic CT001W & CT001G 50 each, 100 pieces total.
3. CHRONO TOKYO Classic CT002V & CT002B 100 each, 200 pieces total.
4. CHRONO TOKYO Classic CT003Q & CT003P 100 each, 200 pieces total
5. CHRONO TOKYO BULLS EYE 100 for each dial, 200 total.
6. クロノ GRAND AKANE 200 pieces.
7. クロノ MORI 288 pieces.
8. クロノ REIWA 100 both dials. CHRONO 100 for each dial. Total 300.
9. クロノ CHRONOGRAPH I, 136 both dials. CHRONO CHRONOGRAPH I, 200 both dials. Total 336 pieces.
10 クロノ SEIJI 500 pieces.
11 クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II Black 500 pieces.
12 クロノ CHRONOGRAPH II White SHIRO 800 -1000 estimate.
13 クロノ GRAND HAGANE 800 -1000 estimate.
14 クロノ TOKI 2500 - 3000 estimate

To see Japan Only JDM CHRONO TOKYO press link below. All Japan market JDM CHRONO TOKYO is sold out too.

https://www.neuve-a.net/TiCTAC/shop/c/c100634/

For full list of CHRONO TOKYO JDM Editions (From 20:10 min), and brand history watch this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6k_JRFUnBE&t=54s

Might someone be able to update this chart to include the 2023 runs? In particular, I'm trying to understand if there are differences in number for different colors of the same model, such as Khaki Calendrier versus Azuki Calendrier and then the different chronos.

I'm still curious which chrono people ended up liking. Was the slimmer white/jade Chrono 3 the best one in the end, or did people like the original black more?

[jw0n]

Thank you for sharing all the information -- great info indeed!

A quick pic last night: