Kurono Tokyo

Kurono Tokyo Fine mechanical watches designed by independent Japanese watchmaker Hajime Asaoka. GPHG 2020 Double Finalist.

KURONO creates highly coveted Japanese horological art designed by renowned independent Japanese watchmaker Hajime Asaoka. Our timepieces are an embodiment of the horological sentiment, aesthetic and technical finesse imbued in every artwork that characterize KURONO as whole. KURONO aims to deliver to watch collectors a more accessible timepiece that shares the design DNA of Hajime's exclusive handmade atelier watches, at affordable levels.

Thank you Sam’s Veblenian Obsession for this striking capture of the 2021 Anniversary TOKI ‘朱鷺’.The radial sunburst dial...
23/06/2026

Thank you Sam’s Veblenian Obsession for this striking capture of the 2021 Anniversary TOKI ‘朱鷺’.

The radial sunburst dial shifts across a spectrum of metallic coral, from crimson through vermillion, with purple emerging under certain light. Hajime Asaoka drew the color from the Japanese crested ibis, a bird long regarded as a symbol of happiness and good fortune. The shade changed with the thickness of every layer applied, and only after countless samples did he settle on the gloss and hue he was after.

19/06/2026

“In my stance as a designer, there is not a single compromise.” — Hajime Asaoka

Hajime Asaoka came to watchmaking entirely through self-study. Trained as a product designer, he became increasingly dissatisfied with the gap between his original vision and the final products produced by external manufacturers. This led him to begin making watches himself to better understand how ideas could be translated faithfully into reality. Through this process, he discovered that with the right specifications, careful communication, and uncompromising attention to detail, it was possible to achieve exactly what he envisioned. That uncompromising pursuit of design integrity remains the foundation of Kurono Tokyo today.

Learn more at www.kuronotokyo.com

Thank you for this wonderful capture and story.“During the Chinese New Year, I set out to find orchids, typically choos...
12/06/2026

Thank you for this wonderful capture and story.

“During the Chinese New Year, I set out to find orchids, typically choosing the usual colors—white, purple, or a mix of both. This year, however, I wanted something different and stumbled upon rare blooms showcasing deep burgundy and vibrant orange shades! I was wearing the Chronograph MK2 at the time, and my decision was made in an instant.”

The Chronograph 1 Mk.2’s rose gold main dial draws from ‘kakishibu-iro’ (柿渋色), a traditional Japanese hue derived from fermented persimmon juice and formulated by Hajime Asaoka himself. Set against black subdials, the curved cylinder dial and 1930s-inspired Mk.2 case give the 38mm chronograph a visibly thinner profile on the wrist.

The beauty of the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa, captured through the lens of .in.time “The inherent color of the water and its...
09/06/2026

The beauty of the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa, captured through the lens of .in.time

“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

Inspired by the beauty of ‘Ruri-Numa’ (瑠璃沼), Hajime Asaoka sought to capture that moment in time onto a dial thus, designing the 2024 Anniversary Reiwa. All Kurono watches are paired with a standard strap, as Hajime Asaoka prefers to keep the strap understated, allowing collectors to make the watch their own through a strap that reflects their personal style.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo for the launch of the 2026 Kurono Anniversary Malach...
03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo for the launch of the 2026 Kurono Anniversary Malachite ‘孔雀石’!

Guests had the opportunity to meet Hajime Asaoka, hear the story behind the watch directly from him, experience the timepiece firsthand, and capture memorable photographs together. Your support means a great deal to both our team and Hajime Asaoka. While the Malachite ‘孔雀石’ order windows have closed, the watch remains available for viewing and try on at our Tokyo Aoyama Salon, and Shanghai Salon.

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28/05/2026

Order Window 2 for the Kurono Special Projects Malachite ‘孔雀石’ has now ended. We are deeply grateful for your support and truly honored to be part of your watch-collecting journey.

Order delivery continues to start from July, though due to the overwhelming response, some orders will see fulfilment stretched to October.

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Order Window 2 will be significantly longer. We apologize for the short Order Window 1 - there was an unprecedented surg...
28/05/2026

Order Window 2 will be significantly longer. We apologize for the short Order Window 1 - there was an unprecedented surge of orders.

1. Malachite is significantly hard to manufacture and we did not plan for this surge in orders.
2. We have decided to reallocate manufacturing capacity and allocate more to Malachite. It will not be as much as we want, but it will help increase the time for Order Window 2 somewhat. However, this means that future product launches will be slightly delayed, or have lesser available quantity. There is a firm manufacturing limit of the number of watches we can produce annually without sacrificing quality.
3. Order delivery continues to start from July. However some orders will see fulfilment stretched to October.
4. We are committed to our Anniversary initiative to put as many Kurono watches onto the wrists of our fans and collectors as possible.
5. Due to the brittleness of Malachite, any servicing can ONLY be done by us in-house. We will not replace dials if they have been mishandled by third-party watch servicing outfits.
6. We will put on hold launching any new precious stone dial variant for some time.

We again apologize for the inconveniences caused at Order Window 1. We seek your understanding that manufacturing Malachite simply isn’t easy, and we will try our very best to create not just an outstanding watch, but an outstanding purchase experience as well.
See you at Window 2 at 11pm JST!
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Order Window 1 has ended. Order Window 2 will start at 11PM JST #孔雀石
28/05/2026

Order Window 1 has ended. Order Window 2 will start at 11PM JST

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We would like to provide guidance for the upcoming sale of the Kurono Special Projects Malachite ‘孔雀石’.Worldwide online ...
27/05/2026

We would like to provide guidance for the upcoming sale of the Kurono Special Projects Malachite ‘孔雀石’.

Worldwide online ordering will take place on Thursday, 28 May 2026 on www.kuronotokyo.com across two order windows. All orders placed within either of these time windows will be honored:

Order Window 1: 11:00 AM JST
Order Window 2: 11:00 PM JST

The Kurono Special Projects Malachite ‘孔雀石’ is priced at US$1,850 excluding VAT/duties. Please note that we maintain a strict one-watch-per-customer policy alongside existing anti-flipping and anti-bot measures. Each and every order will be vetted for multi-purchases and address/recipient discrepancies, and we reserve the right to cancel any allocation that violates our anti-reseller terms.

A registered account is required before purchase. Please ensure you have created an account prior to the launch via https://kuronotokyo.com/account/register.

We accept payments via VISA, MasterCard, American Express, UnionPay, Apple Pay (Safari browser required), Google Pay, AliPay, and WeChat Pay. Anecdotally, Apple Pay and Google Pay have shown the fastest transaction speeds.

For a smooth checkout experience, please log in ahead of the launch and have your credit card ready. The auto-fill function on your device should be enabled for faster input. We also recommend ensuring your card is activated for international transactions, as 3D Secure validation is mandatory. To avoid any disruptions, kindly notify your bank in advance of this international transaction.

Please purchase the Kurono Special Projects Malachite ‘孔雀石’ because you genuinely appreciate the design and craftsmanship—not for profiteering purposes. Kurono watches are created to be worn and cherished; each piece embodies Hajime Asaoka’s artistic vision and meticulous design philosophy.

Kindly review the anti-reseller terms and conditions available at www.kuronotokyo.com.

Expected deliveries from July 2026 onwards. Kurono ships worldwide to most major destinations.

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