Kurono Tokyo
2025 Special Project 34mm STAR DIAL
Basic Info
Listing code : NQGFI5
Brand : Kurono Tokyo
Reference number : 2025 Special Project 34mm STAR DIAL
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Bracelet material : Leather
Year of production : 2025
Condition : New
Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Canada, Vancouver
Price : C$4,800
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Automatic
Case
Case material : Steel
Dial : Blue
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Leather
Other
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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 design of this watch is an adaptation of my Tsunami ‘As Time Goes By’ atelier watch which was unveiled in Geneva in 2024, tailored specifically for Kurono Tokyo.
As you can see, it features the same Art Deco-style font as the special Tsunami. The font, as it happens, is a personal design, crafted character by character.”
~ Hajime Asaoka
In addition to the Art Deco numerals, the Star Dial incorporates polished stars as the indices. This design element is reminiscent of the “Star Dial” style that was popular in the 1930s.
Sensei had originally wanted to include stars in the Tsunami "As Time Goes By," but due to the challenges in production, the design was simplified to just numerals.
"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
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This watch is new, unworn and authentic and ships with the manufacturer's original box and guarantee.
