KURONO by Hajime Asaoka

In conjunction with our anniversary, KURONO is proud to launch a coffee table book - Celebrating Collectors - that showcases the amazing photography and passion of our customers in the past year. 

We believe that owning a KURONO is more than just buying. It is the entire journey, relationship and experience a collector has with the watch and with the brand. And photography is a big part of this experience that we want to embrace and celebrate.

The digital edition of the book is available now for download with our compliments, and is made possible with the kind contribution of KURONO collectors.

The production of KURONO is managed by Precision Watch Tokyo Co., Ltd - the same parent company as the more prestigious handmade Hajime Asaoka atelier. 

Precision Watch Tokyo has brought together the same case and dial makers that supply to one of the most prestigious of Japanese watch brands, to deliver a high-quality product that is both accessible yet exclusive in number.

The dial and caseback - signed Bunkyō Tokyo - refers to the special ward in Tokyo where Hajime's design studio is located, providing a subtle correlation to the genius and motivations of the watchmaker. 

A portion of proceeds go to selected children's charities in Japan and across the region.

“There should be nothing excessive. And things that were previously complicated, should be made as simple as possible."

Widely recognized as one of the world's top-ranked independent watchmakers, Hajime Asaoka started his watchmaking journey in 1997, taking inspiration from the traditional handmade practices of George Daniels but throwing in his unique perspective of refinement and modernity - a watchmaking philosophy that is distinctively Japanese.

Today, owning an original Hajime Asaoka handmade watch is a privilege in itself - irregardless of the long waiting lists and lead times, and the fact that much of his collection gets sold out within months of introduction. 

If you are interested in handmade atelier watches by Hajime Asaoka, prices start from US$50,000.