![](http://kuronotokyo.com/cdn/shop/files/Kurono__Chonograph-I__01_SPF_Chonograph-I_f9f632d4-dfa6-47f3-9078-d3276d33ff4e.jpg?v=1668156584&width=1080)
CHRONOGRAPH I
Kurono’s first-ever chronograph in April 2020 features a 38mm column-wheel complemented by the monochromatic art-deco design language that is distinctively Hajime Asaoka. Taking Chronograph 1's overall finesse and aesthetic as a whole, the entire effect of the design is a breathtaking link between modern watch design and the romanticism of classical dial layouts. The Kurono Chronograph 1 was nominated for GPHG 2020 in the “Chronograph” category.
![](http://kuronotokyo.com/cdn/shop/files/Kurono__Chonograph-I__02_SPF_Chonograph-I_a20663aa-3fcc-47d8-bc83-25fe0c94aaa9.jpg?v=1668156584&width=1455)
The Design
Polished steel studs that indicate hours are followed by alternating gray or black/silver rings that culminate in a detailed tachymeter scale at the edge. A high-polish steel surround features a date window in contrasting white with black numerals. At '3' and '9' are contrasting elapsed time and seconds subdials respectively, finished in a concentric guilloche pattern, with the elapsed-time subdial at '9' set with a uniquely designed high-polished subhand in the shape of a traditional Japanese 'kyudo' arrow.
![](http://kuronotokyo.com/cdn/shop/files/Kurono__Chonograph-I__03_SPF_Chonograph-I_6d9514df-c24a-4dff-bd8c-b91ab69be2ba.jpg?v=1668415045&width=1080)
The Watch
The new chronograph retains the key elements of the high-polished steel case and hands that Kurono is renowned for - and more importantly - also features the unique box-sapphire watch glass to leverage its higher refractive and magnification performance for enhancement to lightplay. Taken as a whole, the entire effect of the design is a breathtaking link between modern watch design and the romanticism of classical dial layouts.
Specifications & Availability
Steel case, with solid case back
Case diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 13.9mm incl sapphire
Power reserve: 45 hours, self-winding
Complications: chronograph, date window
Jewels: 34 rubies
Glass: high-curvature sapphire crystal
Frequency: 28,800bph
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Strap widths (mm): 20/16
Limited to 68 pieces per dial variant
SOLD OUT
Media Downloads