Kurono Bunkyo Tokyo

Kurono Tokyo Bunkyo Tokyo Toki Salmon Dial

Founded in 2019 as a means for legendary Japanese watchmaker Hajime Asaoka to create serial production pieces, Kurono Tokyo stands as one of the most exciting microbrands in today's watchmaking industry. With his reputation as an exceptional watchmaker secured from decades of recognition, Hajime Asaoka was famed for designing once-off timepieces in close collaboration with his clients. However, with demand growing fast, he decided to launch his own microbrand and create timepieces that would cater to those that wanted affordable watches that feature his stunning design language at a fraction of the cost. Launched in 2021 to celebrate the brand’s second anniversary, the model we have here is the Kurono Tokyo Toki, a recreation of the brand’s first watch, but with a stunning salmon dial instead of grey or blue, as was first released. Featuring the brand’s distinctly wearable 37mm stainless steel case and powered by a third-party automatic Miyota cal. 90S5 movement, this timepiece feeds into Kurono Tokyo’s ability to enable collectors to enjoy Hajime’s Japanese-inspired design language with far fewer roadblocks than his typical one-off pieces that he earned his reputation with. Brand : Kurono Tokyo by Hajime Asaoka Dimensions : 37mm x 11mm Model : Bunkyo Tokyo Movement : Automatic Miyota cal. 90S5 Reference : Toki Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 2021 Condition : Near-Mint Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, box and papers Dial Color : Salmon THE DIAL With its stunning salmon dial inspired by the Japanese crested Ibis and featuring silver-toned inscriptions, hour markers, and hands, the Toki's dial adds a tasteful punch of color to its understated design. THE CONSTRUCTION At its elegant 37mm diameter, the Toki is an incredibly agreeable watch on the wrist for the majority of wrist sizes and quite the breath of fresh air in the modern landscape of larger watches. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.