A JAPANESE APPROACH TO INDEPENDENT WATCHMAKING
Imagine an extremely well-made watch with exceptional construction and attention to detail; imbued with horological provenance and street-cred; one that is significantly more limited than the more expensive ubiquitous brands, but at an accessible price.
Making Hajime-sensei's work accessible to a larger audience is important. What used to be a ridiculously expensive dial art like Urushi has been made accessible without any compromise - it is still individually handmade by a master artisan. We continue our fanatical attention to detail seen in our high-polish surfaces, manually bent hands, box-sapphire glass, and highly-finished complex dials. While yield levels continue to be low and Kurono may be a little harder to acquire, your patience will be well worth it.
This is why we have been recognized at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) awards, and Hajime Asaoka is nationally treasured as one of the few living 'Gendai no Meiko' master craftsmen in Japan.
GRAND SERIES
Kurono's artisan-level timepieces, the 'Grand' series, is by far Kurono's most demanding and complex collection in terms of traditional craftsmanship.
COMPLICATIONS SERIES
Art-deco inspired aesthetics that deliver more than just the time for discerning collectors.
Bunkyo Tokyo Classic Series
The classic range launched Hajime Asaoka's vision of giving collectors a more accessible timepiece that shares the design DNA of his exclusive handmade atelier watches.
KURONO AOYAMA SALON
Introducing the new Kurono Tokyo Aoyama Salon - a physical hub that hopes to welcome fans and friends of the brand who visit Tokyo. Just like the watches, the new Aoyama salon is personally designed by Hajime Asaoka. It is our hope that you will enjoy your visit to the salon, and in experiencing Kurono Tokyo watches.
PHILLIPS WATCH AUCTION MAY 2023
Atelier watches see new benchmarks set at auction
