GRAND SERIES
2024 ANNIVERSARY REIWA
Kurono Tokyo presents the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa, a Grand Series masterpiece. Inspired by the beauty of ‘Ruri-Numa’ (瑠璃沼), it blends a lapis-green metallic periphery with a deep black mirrored center across a single cylindrical dial.
Because of manufacturing complexity, Reiwa was introduced only one other time 5 years ago in 2019. It is now being brought back for one-time-only for our 5th anniversary.
Considered the epitome of Hajime Asaoka's art-deco design sensibilities, Reiwa is accorded masterpiece recognition as a Grand Series watch, and has received global acclaim for the beauty of its complex two-part dial. It sits together with Hajime Asaoka’s handmade atelier pieces to have hit record-breaking auction results and is today one of our most sought-after timepieces.
Reiwa's simple beauty belies an ultra complex dialmaking process that has significantly low yield rates even back in 2019. This year's Anniversary Reiwa is multiple factors harder to make due to its higher color contrast. Since manufacturing started in January 2024, only an average of 5 out of every 100 dials produced have been accepted.
The 2024 Anniversary Reiwa is by far the most difficult to manufacture watch in our repertoire, and the Reiwa line will be permanently retired after this launch. All valid orders placed within the fixed time window will be honored.
US$1,790 excl VAT
11:00PM JST, Thursday 16 May
SOLD OUT
- Orders are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled
- Stricter anti-reseller policies will apply*
- Expected deliveries from end-June through end-October 2024.**
- Kurono ships worldwide to most major destinations.
**(Depending on demand, some orders may only be fulfilled thru end-2024. Please see delivery guidance on checkout)
‘Goshiki-Numa’ (五色沼) houses numerous lakes and ponds formed through volcanic activity and rich natural minerals. Depending on factors such as weather and types of volcanic materials in the water, the landscapes can vary at different times throughout the year. With the lakes being famous for its spectrum of colors, it earned itself the Michelin Green Guide in 2016 - a series of travel guides that showcase the best of each region.
Although each lake was formed through similar components, the beauty of ‘Ruri-Numa’ (瑠璃沼) in particular inspired Hajime Asaoka. Sensei wanted to capture that moment in time onto a dial thus, designing the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa.
“The inherent color of the water and its interaction with volcanic materials in the lake cast a rare and unparalleled pigment I had never seen before. During my visit at dusk, the shadows of the tree trunks on the far bank formed a breathtaking contrast to the reflections of the lake’s natural green hues.”
~ Hajime Asaoka
The 2024 Anniversary Reiwa's unique dial is a two-part process over a single cylindrical dial plate with steep curvatures at the perimeter. Hajime Asaoka was determined to achieve for the first time two highly contrasting colors - metallic lapis-green at the periphery and a deep black mirror at the center. In the past - which already saw manufacturing challenges - the colors in the middle and at the periphery were close. This time round, achieving the specific contrast of colors sensei desired was a massive challenge in volume dialmaking.
Signed Caseback
An intricate caseback design carved with sensei's signature and seal gives recognition to the Reiwa as a masterpiece in our Grand Series of watches
High-Polish Case
Synonymous with Japanese haute horlogerie, every aspect of the slim (7mm) watch case (excl sapphire) is polished to the highest degree, and together with the box sapphire crystal delivers unparalleled lightplay.
Hand-bent Hands
Each watch hand is meticulously mirror polished and then bent by hand to match the unique curvature of the cylindrical dial
US$1,790 excl VAT
SOLD OUT
As with previous anniversary launches, the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa production numbers will be time-limited.
11:00PM JST, Thursday, 16th May 2024
(BST) London: Thursday, 16 May, 3:00PM
(EDT) New York: Thursday, 16 May, 10:00AM
(GST) Dubai: Thursday, 16 May, 6:00PM
(AEST) Sydney: Friday, 17 May, 12:00AM
(PDT) California: Thursday, 16 May, 7:00AM
Expected deliveries from end-June through end-October 2024.**
Kurono ships worldwide to most major destinations.
**(Depending on demand, some orders may only be fulfilled thru end-2024. Please see delivery guidance on checkout)
国内税込価格：305,690円 (税抜：各277,900円)
SOLD OUT
2024 Anniversary Reiwaは、これまでのアニバーサリーモデルと同様、時間限定で販売いたします。
2024年6月末から10月末までに発送予定。
一般販売
日時：日本時間 5月16日(木)午後11時～
場所：Kurono Tokyo公式ホームページ https://kuronotokyo.com/
日本にお住まいの方限定 青山サロン先行予約
期間：5月6日(月)～5月16日(木)
場所：Kurono Tokyo 青山サロン
※数量限定・店頭でのみ受付
実機プレビュー
日時：5月6日(月)午前11時～
場所：Kurono Tokyo 青山サロン
〒107-0061 東京都港区北青山2丁目10−22
TEL：03-6823-8358
営業時間：午前11時～午後7時(日曜、祝日定休)
※5月6日(月)は特別営業
Specifications & Availability
Mechanical automatic winding
Japan-made Premium movement 90S5 by Miyota
Unique box sapphire glass
Solid caseback, Waterproof to 3 ATM
24 jewels, 28,800 vibrations / hour, power reserve 40 hours
Case: 316L high-polished 37mm stainless steel case
Thickness: 7mm (excl sapphire glass)
Lug-to-lug: 42.75mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Strap: Black calf leather band with green embellished sides
Buckle Width: 16mm
Made in Japan
Limited production and will not be repeated.
Expected deliveries from end-June through end-October 2024.**
**(Depending on demand, some orders may only be fulfilled thru end-2024. Please see delivery guidance on checkout)
Conditions of Sale
Any transactions with Kurono means that you unequivocally accept the following terms and conditions of purchase:
Kurono has a strict No Refund policy.
Please ensure that you are certain in your purchasing decision before commencing to pay for your order. Finalizing and paying for your order will mean that you unequivocally understand and accept that you forfeit the right to cancellations and refunds for any reason, even in the pre-order stage. As this is a high demand limited edition item, this policy allows us to prevent hoarding/fraud and ensures that the product reaches the wrists of real collectors and fans. Any cancellations will be subject to a restocking fee of 19.23% of the watch’s MSRP to cater to card transaction and platform costs. The extra will be donated to our selected children’s charity of the season.
Shipping dates
Before making a purchase, please refer to the product pages on the shipping advisory. Depending on current world situations, there may be countries or jurisdictions where we may be allowed to ship to.
Precautions against resale accounts
Accounts that are suspected of being linked to reseller profiles will be banned immediately. We will take measures to prevent future purchases by such accounts.
Multiple purchases
To combat the existing reseller problem, we have a stringent one watch per customer policy. In the case of duplicate purchases, our system will detect this and both orders will be canceled.
Payment provider/Credit card errors
If a credit card error occurs at checkout, it is primarily due to either the security policies or restrictions put in place by your card issuer, and not our payments transactions provider. Please ensure that your card has overseas purchases enabled before you participate in this order. Please note that our payments provider will put in place strict verification processes such as OTP codes and matching addresses to your card.
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Loss of package/Custom delays
We will only use DHL International Economy from the point of origin and international airmail for all international orders or local delivery courier service. Please refer to DHL/local delivery courier's terms of service in your respective country should you require more information on shipping terms, conditions, and requirements.
You understand that any loss of packages or customs delays shall not be within the purview of Kurono, and any claims and correspondence shall be with DHL/local delivery courier, or with your country’s customs authority. While Kurono shall provide assistance with regards to paperwork on a best effort basis, you understand that Kurono shall not be held liable for any matter with this regard.
Additional Measures to stem Speculation and Unauthorized Resale
Warranty for Limited Edition Items
- Warranty or service claims within the first six months of receiving your watch by anyone other than the original buyer on record will be rejected.
- Warranty for any watches discovered on the resale market within the first six months will be voided.
Shipping Policy
We will only use DHL International Economy from the point of origin and international airmail for all international orders or local delivery courier. Please refer to DHL/local delivery courier's terms of service in your respective country should you require more information on shipping terms, conditions, and requirements.
VAT/GST/Excise Taxes
Please note that you have not been charged domestic VAT or related taxes at the point of order, DHL or the local delivery courier that they use may require you to pay the necessary VAT/GST/excise taxes applicable to your country of receipt before releasing the shipment. These taxes are unique to your country of domicile, and we shall not be held responsible for the payment of such taxes, except for local domestic taxes.
Exchanges & Repairs (Warranty)
All items are thoroughly inspected by watchmakers before they leave the factory for shipping. In the unlikely event that your item arrives damaged during transit, you may be eligible for a one-to-one exchange. Eligibility for exchange shall be on a case-by-case basis and only after your return is received and inspected. We will notify you of the approval or rejection of your exchange.
If you are approved, a new watch (if stock is available) shall be shipped to you without charge. If stock is unavailable, we will offer either a replacement of the affected part(s), a repair, or a refund.
We only repair or replace items if they are defective or damaged in transit. You will need to send pictures of the exterior of the shipping package in its entirety to help in your claim. You will be requested to take a picture of your warranty card to ensure the information tallies with your original order details as well. From there, we will make the necessary arrangements.
Please note that repairs may take up to 2-3 months depending on the condition of the watch. If you are uncomfortable with the waiting time, do consider before sending your watch back to the repair center.
Purchasing Questions
Yes, a valid account is necessary before purchase. We recommend that customers register for an account prior to any pre-order, so that the checkout process will not be delayed.
All warranty and service claims within the first six months of receiving your watch must be made through the original purchaser, otherwise it will be denied.
We accept the following payment methods: VISA, Mastercard, American Express (AMEX), Apple Pay & Android/Google Pay only.
Payments for all Kurono Tokyo products will be charged only in USD, unless stated otherwise.
No, payment should strictly be made by USD only. There will be no other currency options available.
We apologize, as our payment processing partner will only process one credit card per cart checkout.
Kurono has a strict No Refund Policy. Finalizing and paying for your order will mean that you unequivocally understand and accept that you forfeit the right to cancellations and refunds for any reason.
A tracking number will be sent to you via e-mail once the package has been sent out. If you have more enquiries regarding this, do contact the Kurono team through e-mail at info@kuronotokyo.com
Due to the very short lead times between allocation and delivery, changes of addresses will not be allowed. Successful customers are advised to enter an accurate shipping address at the invoice finalization stage. Any changes after the fact may result in cancellation of your order and reallocation of your watch to another customer.
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A Legacy of Timekeeping Excellence
A member of the AHCI since 2015 and a certified 'Gendai No Meiko' Master, Hajime Asaoka solidified his position as a global horological icon. He isn't just creating exquisite timepieces; he's shaping the future of watchmaking. Owning a Hajime Asaoka creation is more than acquiring a luxury watch; it's possessing a piece of art, a testament to the dedication and innovation of a true master. As Hajime Asaoka continues to captivate the world with his creations, one thing remains certain: his legacy as a pioneer in watchmaking and obsession with detail is firmly cemented.