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購入したクロノ トウキョウ設立5周年記念モデル「2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWA（レイワ）」の納品まで待ち切れない気持ちを雑感にしてみた
"「2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWA」の購入は私にとって単なるコレクションの拡充ではありません。思い出的に「買わない方が後悔する」と首筋辺りがピリピリした時点で、それはきっと「必携のアイテム」なのでした (*´∀｀*)"
ARTICLE BY WRISTWATCH TEAROOM
Introducing: The Kurono Tokyo 2024 Anniversary Reiwa — Its Final Spot In The Limelight
"Kurono Tokyo gives us its most challenging dial yet for the brand's fifth anniversary"
ARTICLE BY THOR SVABOE
Introducing クロノ ブンキョウ トウキョウ グランドシリーズ 2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWAを発表
"5年を経てダイヤル表現の幅が広がり、本モデルが2トーンダイヤルのReiwaシリーズ最終作品となる。"
ARTICLE BY KYOSUKE SATO
クロノブンキョウトウキョウの新作「2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWA」が登場！ 鮮やかなラピスグリーンが魅力
"クロノブンキョウトウキョウより、新作「2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWA」が発表された。本作は、数年前に浅岡肇が訪れた五色沼の情景を表現したダイアルを特徴とするモデルだ。"
ARTICLE BY WEBCHRONOS
The Best Kurono Tokyo Yet? 2024 Anniversary Reiwa
"The complexity of its craftsmanship led to the Reiwa’s first limited release five years ago, in 2019. Now, it returns exclusively to commemorate our 5th anniversary."
ARTICLE BY RELOZO
Kurono Tokyo retires the Reiwa line with a final model for 2024
"The company says it is the most difficult watch to produce in its collection."
ARTICLE BY STAFF
クロノブンキョウトウキョウが 2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWAを発表
"もう3年以上前のことですが、郡山の某外装メーカーでの打ち合わせの帰りに、近くの五色沼に立ち寄りました。"
ARTICLE BY WATCH MEDIA ONLINE
Kurono Tokyo Unveils the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa Timepiece
"Inspired by the serene beauty of Ruri-Numa lake."
ARTICLE BY ZOE LEUNG
Introducing クロノ ブンキョウ トウキョウ 34mmに第3弾となるカリグラが登場
"単なるダイヤルバリエーションと侮るなかれ。本作においても、独立時計師にして現代の名工であるデザイナー、浅岡 肇氏のこだわりが満載だ。"
ARTICLE BY KYOSUKE SATO
Introducing The Kurono 34mm Calligra Special Project is Asaoka’s Vision of Breguet Numerals
"Kurono's deliberately small time-only watch comes back with a very desirable set of dials and numerals."
ARTICLE BY BRICE GOULARD
The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander
"... Kurono has built a reputation and cult following among watch enthusiasts due to the brand’s high attention to detail, quality of dials, and quality of external finish, at proportionally low prices."
ARTICLE BY ZACH BLASS
Kurono Tokyo Unveils The ‘Calligra’ Special Project
"Kurono Tokyo has developed a near cult-like following with watch enthusiasts over the past few years."
ARTICLE BY MICHAEL PENATE
Kurono Tokyo 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project Introduces Breguet Numerals to Famous Watchmaker’s Repertoire
"Kurono Tokyo’s launches are always some of the most exciting due to the intoxicating mixture of accessibility and the design work of legendary watchmaker Hajime Asaoka."
ARTICLE BY MICHAEL SONSINO
Kurono unveils the "Calligra" Special Project
"Kurono Tokyo founder Hajime Asaoka taps into his art school background to use his training in lettering to design a typeface for his new "Calligra" Special Project."
ARTICLE BY STAFF
【“クロノトウキョウ”34ｍｍシリーズ最新モデル】2月23日23時に一般発売開始
"“現代の名工”に選ばれているデザイナー・独立時計師の浅岡肇氏が立ち上げたブランド“KURONO TOKYO（クロノトウキョウ）”が、34ｍｍシリーズに新作3モデルを追加。あわせて、実機プレビューや購入方法についても発表した。"
ARTICLE BY POWERWATCH
クロノブンキョウトウキョウの34MMシリーズに、新作「カリグラ」が登場！ 浅岡肇によるブレゲインデックスを採用
"そして、浅岡氏はクロノブンキョウトウキョウの新作を生み出すにあたり、このブレゲインデックスを自らの手で描くということに挑戦した。"
ARTICLE BY WEBCHRONOS
グランドセイコー、ブライトリング…船長兼人気時計YOUTUBERの私物６本
"... 個人的には、F.P.ジュルヌ、パルミジャーニ・フルリエ、クロノ トウキョウあたりが注目です。"
ARTICLE BY NAOKI MASUYAMA
クロノブンキョウトウキョウ 34mm「カリグラ」
"34mm新モデル「カリグラ」は、ブレゲインデックスを採用しました。通常、算用数字をインデックスとして環状に配置しバランスをとる事は非常に難しいものです。"
ARTICLE BY WATCH MEDIA ONLINE
Independents to Watch: Kurono Tokyo is the Worst-Kept Secret of the Independent World
"Pulling designs from nature, Kurono Tokyo is creating affordable masterpieces that deserve all the recognition they can get."
ARTICLE BY GREG GENTILE
2023
Kurono Tokyo launches the Chronograph 3 Hisui
"Kurono Tokyo reveals its latest timepiece, the Chronograph 3 Hisui. Inspired by a piece of natural jadeite sourced from Itoigawa, the watch features a jade-green band that encircles the dial and two light turquoise subdials that are inspired by Itoigawa jade."
ARTICLE BY STAFF
Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 3 Hisui
"Kurono announced a new version of its chronograph — with the same Seiko movement as its predecessor — and a new color scheme."
ARTICLE BY JASON PITSCH
クロノブンキョウトウキョウ クロノグラフ 3 HISUI：翡翠
"浅岡氏が率いるクロノブンキョウトウキョウ、その中でも人気の高いクロノグラフに新しいバリエーションが追加されます。"
ARTICLE BY CC FAN
【予約できるのは40分間だけ!】独立時計師・浅岡肇氏の新作“HISUI:翡翠”が予約受付を開始する
" KURONO TOKYOは、独立時計師アカデミー（AHCI）会員である浅岡肇氏が富山県の天然翡翠からインスピレーションを得て製作したという新作腕時計“HISUI:翡翠”を公開。あわせて合計40分だけの予約受付日時と購入方法を発表した。"
ARTICLE BY POWERWATCH
2023新作 KURONO BUNKYŌ TOKYO「クロノグラフ 3 HISUI：翡翠」
" 3年ほど前(2023年現在から)、能登に漆の技法研究のために出向いたことがあります。その帰りに富山の通称「翡翠海岸」に寄ってみることにしました。翡翠海岸はその名の通り翡翠を拾うことのできる海岸で、散歩がてらにトレジャーハンティングしようと思ったのです。"
ARTICLE BY GRESSIVE
A new Kurono Chronograph Shows How the Brand Develops New Refinements with Each Release
"There was a time not too long ago when news of a new watch from Kurono Tokyo could nearly break the internet. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but as the brand was building up a head of steam, it felt like loads of hype accompanied every new announcement."
ARTICLE BY ZACH KAZAN
Kurono Tokyo to Release Its Third Chronograph Featuring a Jade-Inspired Design
"Independent watch brand, Kurono Tokyo has revealed its newest timepiece, the Chronograph 3 HISUI “翡翠”. It’s been over a year since Hajime Asaoka unveiled another chronograph offering, and the long wait is well justified as the watch debuts a refreshing, art-deco-inspired dial that sets it apart from its preceding models."
ARTICLE BY ZOE LEUNG
Up Close And Personal With The Minimalist Kurono Tokyo Grand Urushi Aoyama Edition
"It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for the intensely Japanese watches of Kurono Tokyo. But this year, I had a master plan that involved a rectangular Swiss piece. It did not involve diving deeper into the fascinating world of Japanese independent watchmaking. Then the Kurono Tokyo Grand Urushi Aoyama Edition got to me."
ARTICLE BY THOR SVABOE
A New Complication for Kurono Tokyo: Introducing the GMT 1, with the Miyota 9075 Movement
"We probably should have seen this one coming: the new watch from Kurono Tokyo, the affordable offshoot of Hajime Asaoka’s eponymous and very high end independent brand, is a GMT equipped with the new Miyota 9075 movement."
ARTICLE BY ZACH KAZAN
Seven minimalist watches to invest in now
"Kurono is the accessible brand of Hajime Asaoka, the sensei of independent Japanese watchmaking."
ARTICLE BY THOR SVABOE
Kurono Tokyo Introduces Kurono GMT 1 Timepiece
"Kurono Tokyo is expanding its catalog with the introduction of its new Kurono GMT 1 timepiece, which marks its first world-time complication."
ARTICLE BY BRYCEN SAUNDERS
クロノブンキョウトウキョウ GMT1を拝見、「使いやすい」GMT機能を探る
"今年のGPHGにもノミネートが発表されたクロノブンキョウトウキョウのGMT1、実機を拝見させていただけたのでレポートします。"
ARTICLE BY CC FAN
Introducing クロノ ブンキョウ トウキョウからGMT 1が登場（編集部撮り下ろし）
"クロノ ブンキョウ トウキョウから完全新作となるGMTウォッチ、GMT 1が登場した。シンプルな3針ウォッチや、クロノグラフ、フルカレンダーウォッチと、ラインナップの幅を広げてきた同ブランドが手がける新作GMTとはどんなモデルなのか？"
ARTICLE BY KYOSUKE SATO
15 JAPANESE WATCH BRANDS YOU SHOULD KNOw
"Kurono is a sub-brand of Hajime Asaoka, one of the high end watchmakers based in Japan. You could say that Kurono is the affordable little sister company, using Miyota automatic movements to achieve that. ..."
ARTICLE BY ERIK ROWE
The Indie Insider: It’s Hajime Asaoka’s World – We’re Just Living In It
"The final independent watchmaker making its PHILLIPS debut this week is Hajime Asaoka, 57, a man who is arguably Japan’s most influential living watchmaker working under his own name. Asaoka’s name has gained a bit of notoriety in recent years after he helped develop and create a sub-brand of more affordable mechanical wristwatches under the name Kurono Tokyo. ..."
ARTICLE BY LOGAN BAKER
Top 10 Japanese Watch Brands You Need To Know
"Not sure what kind of watch is right for you? In this video, we'll help you choose the perfect Japanese watch for your style and lifestyle. From aggressive sports watches to elegant timepieces, we'll cover it all in this top 10 Japanese watch brands you need to know!"
REVIEW BY LUXURY INSIGHTS
Kurono Tokyo Closes Out the Calendrier I Series with the Maroon Dialed “Azuki” Anniversary Edition
"The latest from Kurono Tokyo is a new version of their Calendrier Type I, a reference that was a finalist in the 2022 GPHG awards. A triple calendar is an old school complication, so it makes sense for a brand like Kurono to experiment on this platform, with their design language so deeply rooted in Art Deco principles and mid 20th century ideas around size and style. ..."
REVIEW BY ZACH KAZAN
Kurono Tokyo’s Azuki Anniversary Calendar – Type 1. – Color, Specifications, Price & More
"Kurono Tokyo, the Japanese watchmaker, has recently announced the launch of its latest calendar timepiece, the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki.” Named after the Japanese word for red bean, the watch features a maroon-colored dial made from phosphor-bronze as the base, which is uncommon in watchmaking. . ..."
REVIEW BY KIM NOBLE
POURQUOI TOUT LE MONDE VEUT UNE KURONO TOKYO | Un client témoigne !
"L’avis complet de "Theoldman" sur sa Kurono Tokyo Toki sur la plateforme Dialicious https://bit.ly/3HwIqi2"
REVIEW BY DIALICIOUS
【Hajime Asaoka】Watchmakers' Philosophy
ブランドの顔は時計師にあり。
"世界のハイエンド・コレクターたちが熱い視線を注ぐ「HAJIME ASAOKA TOKYO JAPAN」の作品の一方、「浅岡肇のプライベートウォッチ」をコンセプトに立ち上げた「CHRONO TOKYO」およびその海外向けブランドで、カタカナの「クロノ」のロゴを掲げた「KURONO TOKYO」では、時計デザイナーとして力を傾ける。"
REVIEW BY YASUSHI MATSUAMI
KURONO BUNKYŌ TOKYO 「カランドリエ Type 1 AZUKI : アズキ」～ブランド設立4周年アニバーサリーモデルが5月26日(金)時間限定発売！
"新モデルとして発表後、その年のGPHG2022チャレンジ部門にノミネートされたクロノブンキョウトウキョウの「カランドリエ Type 1」からブランド設立4周年を祝う記念モデルが登場します。"
REVIEW BY CC FAN
Kurono Tokyo Reveals Its Time-Limited Anniversary Calendrier Type I Watch
"Kurono Tokyo has unveiled its latest calendar timepiece in the form of the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki.”
"The Calendrier Type I was initially introduced last year as the brand’s first timepiece featuring a complete calendar. As confirmed on Kurono Tokyo’s official webpage for the timepiece, it is said that the “Azuki” will be the final iteration of the Calendrier Type I and that the model will be discontinued after this release."
REVIEW BY ZOE LEUNG
New Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier ‘Azuki’ : アズキ is your last chance to purchase the model – but it is not limited!
"Cards on the table, I have long been a Kurono-phile. While I did miss out on a few of the earliest models, the raging FOMO I felt after missing those first limited editions led me to set reminders/alarms and carve out time to successfully make an order on six later releases: the Kurono Mori, Toki, Seiji, Grand Akane, Grand Hagane, and Chronograph II..... ..."
REVIEW BY ZACH BLASS
Kurono Tokyo introduces the 2023 Anniversary Calendrier 'Azuki'
"This year's anniversary watch features a dial is inspired by Japanese cars of the past."
"Cult watchmaker Kurono Tokyo unveils its anniversary model for 2023, the Anniversary Calendrier "Azuki." Inspired by the maroon hue that was popular in Japanese cars of the past, the dial color required quite a bit of effort to get the exact shade needed..... ..."
REVIEW BY STAFF
Introducing The New Kurono Tokyo 34mm Models For 2023
"Hajime Asaoka's compact dressy watch is back with new designs and more subtle colours..... ..."
REVIEW BY BRICE GOULARD
6 watches exemplifying Japan’s urushi lacquerware technique
"The sister brand of independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka answers the eponymous designer’s own desire for a well-designed, affordable piece which he claims is now rarely available in Japan.Though this is not the first time Kurono Tokyo has used urushi on its dials, its anniversary Mori green dial pieces use the technique to stunning effect..... ..."
REVIEW BY JOSIAH NG
Introducing クロノ ブンキョウ トウキョウ 34mmに第2弾となる新ダイヤルが登場
"独立時計師・浅岡 肇氏が、着る服を選んで全体をコーディネートする際に、“腕時計だけが目立ってしまうことがない時計とはどんなものか？”という観点で開発を進めたという、クロノ ブンキョウ トウキョウの34mmコレクション。"
REVIEW BY KYOSUKE SATO
【前作はわずか1分半で完売！】時計ファンを唸らせた34㎜モデルの第2弾は、今回も争奪戦必至！
"国際組織「独立時計師アカデミー（AHCI）」会員である浅岡肇氏のセカンドラインブランド「KURONO BUNKYŌ TOKYO（クロノブンキョウトウキョウ）」。"
REVIEW BY MONOMAX WEB
Kurono BUNKYŌ TOKYO「34mm」
"昨年発売された34mmモデルが、新色で登場します。今回は前回の色違いに加え、セクターダイヤルモデルが加わった全4色。"
REVIEW BY WATCH MEDIA ONLINE
KURONO TOKYO ANNOUNCES THE 2023 34MM SPECIAL PROJECTS
"Kurono Tokyo continues with the 34mm Special Projects by releasing four new colours. Compared to the first collection, the second set comes with a more subtle colour palette and a new dial layout..... ..."
REVIEW BY ERICK, RELOZO
10 reasons why Japanese watches should be on your grail radar
"Hajime Asaoaka is the doyen of Japanese Haute Horlogerie, and one of only two Japanese watchmakers members of the AHCI, a Swiss association for top-tier independents. His accessible sister brand Kurono releases about 3-4 models each year, and the latest to come out of his atèlier was a rich rose gold-coloured chronograph with a wrist-perfect 38mm case.... ..."
REVIEW BY THOR SVABOE, GQ
2022
Design Takes the Lead in Japanese Watchmaker’s Work
"Not only does he plan to open his first brick-and-mortar boutique later this month in Tokyo, but early last month he became Japan’s first independent watchmaker to be awarded the prestigious title of Contemporary Master Craftsman, a recognition issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that honors skilled artisans considered leaders in their fields.... ..."
REVIEW BY VIVIAN MORELLI, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Introducing Kurono Tokyo Is Back With The Very Limited Grand Urushi Aoyama Trio
"Kurono Tokyo, the slightly more accessible venture of Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, has been enjoying an impressive popularity streak, with most limited-edition models selling out faster than fans wanted. The brand has been trying to solve this availability issue with several tricks for pre-order campaigns and stringent policies for purchasing. Nevertheless, with the launch of the latest model – the Kurono Grand Urushi Aoyama.... ..."
REVIEW BY BRICE GOULARD, MONOCHROME
MY ENTIRE KURONO WATCH COLLECTION & WHY I LOVE THE BRAND
"Why do I have so many? What made me start collecting Kuronos? Will I stop at 9? Are they collectible? And which is my favourite? All these questions and quite a few more will be answered in this episode. And there’s a detailed profile of each one, a company history, and a look at what Kurono is doing to stop piracy and profiteering... ..."
REVIEW BY DAMIAN BUTT, THEWATCHGUUYS
KURONO TOKYO [NEW HISTORY OF JAPANESE HOROLOGY] In Review Of KURONO TOKYO CHRONOGRAPH II
"I am very happy to share about the story behind this brand as I have been paying attention about this brand, Kurono Tokyo, for a long time and have always been very eager to know more about the person behind the brand named Hajime Asaoka... ...I am seeing this as a new history in the world of horology, especially in Japan. And i think Grand Seiko need to also use this as an inspiration, especially in regards to designs."
REVIEW BY HOROLOGY STORY
Hands-On With The Kurono Calendrier Type 1 Proves A Sweet-Sized Point
"My love of Japanese independent watchmaking is no secret, but it took me a while to acquire a Kurono. While I am a staunch advocate of online purchasing, when it comes to lesser-known brands at over €2,000, I still like to touch something first. And if I can’t experience the model in question, then I do like to see another piece of their work. With small brands that do limited-production runs, that is always a challenge. But going hands-on with the Kurono Calendrier Type 1 might prove a sweet-sized point."
REVIEW BY THOR SVABOE, FRATELLO