Introducing the new 34mm STAR DIAL, a special project series close to Hajime Asaoka’s heart.
This watch is an adaptation of Hajime Asaoka's Tsunami 'As Time Goes By' atelier watch, unveiled in Geneva in 2024. It has been specifically tailored for Kurono Tokyo, featuring high-polished steel applied ‘star’ indices paired with a unique Art Deco font, meticulously designed by Hajime-sensei, character by character.
“For this piece, in addition to the Art Deco numerals, I incorporated stars into the index. This style, known as the 'Star Dial ', was popular in the 1930s.
In fact, I originally wanted to include stars in Tsunami 'As Time Goes By ', but due to the complexity of manufacturing, I ended up using only numerals."
~ Hajime Asaoka
The stars were mass-produced based on Hajime-sensei's design using molds and forging techniques. The results were so impressive that sensei is now considering creating a complete version of the Tsunami 'As Time Goes By' with these stars.
This new iteration might be unveiled in Geneva in 2025, and, like the original, will be a non-commercial item.
"The Tsunami ‘As Time Goes By’ was never intended for sale—it was purely a personal piece. Since it was just for myself, I designed it freely, without any concern for marketability. However, after unveiling it, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-received it was. That enthusiasm ultimately inspired me to design this watch."
~ Hajime Asaoka
Priced at US$1,190 excluding VAT, public global ordering start Thursday March 13th at 11pm JST.
US$1,190 excl VAT
Thursday, 13th March, 2025
11.00PM Japan Standard Time
The 34mm is a limited production and will not be repeated
Strictly one variant per customer.
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11:00PM JST, Thursday, 13th March 2025
(GMT) London: Thursday, 13th Mar, 2:00PM
(EDT) New York: Thursday, 13th Mar, 10:00AM
(GST) Dubai: Thursday, 13th Mar, 6:00PM
(AEDT) Sydney: Friday, 14th Mar, 1:00AM
(PDT) California: Thursday, 13th Mar, 7:00AM
(CDT) China: Thursday, 13th Mar, 9:00AM
((Expected deliveries from end-March onwards))
Kurono ships worldwide to most major destinations
((All purchases are final and cannot be canceled))
173,700 JPY excluding VAT/Duties
Prior to the global sale, visitors to the Kurono salon in Aoyama, Tokyo will be able to view the 2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL in person and make in-salon preorders.
2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL Exhibition
From Thursday, March 6, 2025
In-Salon Preorder
Thursday, March 6 - Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Strictly one purchase per customer
- Nationwide and overseas delivery is available (excluding remote areas, with additional delivery fees)
- Please note that full payment is required upon preorder and is strictly non-refundable
- The 2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL is a once-off small batch release and will not be reintroduced
Kurono Tokyo Aoyama Salon
2-10-22 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061
TEL: 03-6823-8358
Business hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays and holidays)
9,800 RMB including VAT/Duties
Prior to the global sale, visitors to the Kurono salon in Shanghai, China will be able to view the 2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL in person and make in-salon preorders.
2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL Exhibition
From Thursday, March 6, 2025
In-Salon Preorder
Thursday, March 6 - Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Strictly one purchase per customer
- Nationwide and overseas delivery is available (excluding remote areas, with additional delivery fees)
- Please note that full payment is required upon preorder and is strictly non-refundable
- The 2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL is a once-off small batch release and will not be reintroduced
Kurono Tokyo Shanghai Salon
No. 667-1, Weihai Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200041
TEL: 021-6380-9768
Business hours: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm (closed on Mondays)
Specifications & Availability
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Case diameter: 34 mm
Case thickness: 9.6 mm
Case material: Stainless steel, water-resistant to 5 bar
Lug to lug length: 41 mm
Lug width: 18 mm
Movement: Miyota 90s5 24 jewels automatic
Power reserve: 40 hours
Hands: Luminescent hands
Strap: Calf leather
Made in Japan
The 2025 34mm Special Project STAR DIAL is available online worldwide, and for in-person viewing at the Shanghai and Aoyama salons.
Limited production and will not be repeated.
Expected deliveries from end-March onwards
Conditions of Sales
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.
Alternatively, you might want to consider alternative payment options such as Apple Pay or Android Pay. Please note that for Apple Pay, a Safari browser is necessary for it to work.
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.
We apologize, as our payment processing partner will only process one credit card per cart checkout.
Payments for all Kurono Tokyo products will be charged only in USD, unless stated otherwise.
We accept the following payment methods: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, UnionPay, Apple Pay (Safari browser required), Google Pay, AliPay and WeChat Pay.
Installment plans will be available to all VISA/Mastercard holders worldwide ONLY
To combat the existing reseller problem, we have a stringent one watch per customer policy.
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.
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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