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Kurono Tokyo Grand:Akane with Kurono x Hiroshige Tamenuri Maki-e Watch Box

Basic Info Listing code : P7VFH2 Brand : Kurono Tokyo Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Calf skin Year of production : 2021 Condition : Used (Very good) Most Recent Servicing : August 2, 2022 Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Australia Price : AU$11,300 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : Miyota 90S5 Power reserve : 42 h Number of jewels : 24 Frequency : 28800 A/h Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 37 mm Thickness : 83 mm Water resistance : 3 ATM Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Sapphire crystal Dial : Red Dial numerals : Arabic numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Calf skin Bracelet color : Black Bracelet length : 195 mm (115 mm / 80 mm) Bracelet thickness : 2 mm Lug width : 20 mm Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Steel Buckle width : 16 mm Other Central seconds, Guilloché dial (handwork), Limited Edition, Special Edition For sale as a set is the Kurono Grand Akane timepiece (limited to 200 pieces) and the Kurono x Hiroshige Tamenuri Maki-e watch box (limited to 250 pieces), plus all accessories - a decorative Kurono cloth, two Kurono bracelets, and a Kurono sake cup. Also included is a third-party polished steel mesh bracelet. The Grand:Akane ‘茜’ was Kurono’s first artisan-level timepiece and sold out in 1.5 minutes. It features a uniquely made urushi dial by a master craftsman, showcasing contrasting red hues that develop different color shades over time according to the usage of the owner. The dial features a ‘Hamon (刃文)’ design that is finished with the traditional Japanese ‘Niiro 煮色’ chemical treatment and further sealed by an additional layer of suki-urushi (transparent lacquer). The design is finished with arabic numerals in silver, and the character "茜" at the 6 o'clock position alludes to the color of the dial based on the image of a daruma sunset. The Grand:Akane features a special, never seen before caseback that is significant only to the 'Grand' line of watches - Hajime Asaoka's calligraphic signature, flanked by his hanko impression and the Kurono logo. The Tamenuri Maki-e box was Kurono's first product from their Hiroshige line of artisan-made collector-grade accessories that introduce time-honored artistic traditions, historical craftwork and materials, incorporating the very best of handmade Edo-period art. The handmade box is first constructed in wood, made to kuro-tamenuri urushi standards and then left for limited curing. A further process of maki-e is then applied to the box with the ukiyo-e ‘Japanese Bellflower’ design and script by Hiroshige. An additional layer of urushi is applied, before being left for full curing. The watch was barely worn before being serviced in 2022 with replacement of the watch hands (no polishing), and has not been worn since. Grand Akane Specifications - Japan-made mechanical automatic movement - Sapphire glass - Kanji embellished caseback - 28,800 vibrations / hour, power reserve 40 hours - Waterproof to 3 ATM - 316L high-polished 37mm stainless steel case - Special black calf leather band with red sides - 20mm at lugs, 16mm at buckle - Made in Japan - Total edition size of 200 pieces Tamenuri Maki-e Specifications - Dimensions: 265mm x 80mm x 35mm - Single watch box - Wood exterior with felt interior - Two-part box (lid & base) - Red akane-urushi base, with suki-urushi layers applied over it - Signed by hand - Hiroshige's original 'Japanese Bellflower' artwork - Handmade in Kanazawa - Limited to 250 pieces Happy to negotiate, feel free to send a message!