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Lot #3390

KURONO TOKYO AZUKI ANNIVERSARY CALENDRIER

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Introduction

Founded in 2018 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 Hajime's reputation as an exceptional watchmaker secured from decades of recognition for designing one-off timepieces in close collaboration with his clients, it was never in doubt that his serial production brand would take off. Launched in 2023 as an expansion of the complications that Kurono Tokyo offers, the Azuki Calendrier introduced a triple calendar complication to the brand’s repertoire. Boasting a maroon red dial with twin subdials for the month and day along with a date aperture at 6 o’clock, the Azuki’s dial is intensely legible and elegant. Surrounded by a coin-edge texture bezel, the Azuki’s 38mm stainless steel case reflects the same sense of elegance that Azuki’s “Kurono hands” have come to represent over the last 6 years. Powered by a Miyota cal. 9122 movement, the Azuki features a central running seconds hand – a rare inclusion in a triple calendar, making this watch even more special than it already is.

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Grade

M 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$2,000 – $3,000

The Details

Brand

Kurono Tokyo

Dimensions

38mm x 11.5mm

Model

Azuki Anniversary Calendrier

Movement

Automatic Miyota cal. 9122

Reference

CL001Y

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

2023

Condition

Near-Mint

Material

Stainless steel

Included

Watch, box and papers

Dial Color

Maroon

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

A deep shade of maroon red, the Azuki's display can transform from a shade of dark brown to a shade of bright crimson and everything in between.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Measuring 38mm in diameter and boasting a coin-edge texture bezel along with a heavily domed sapphire crystal, the Azuki speaks to the mid-century design language that typically informs Kurono Tokyo's timepieces.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
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.

Condition

Watch is in near-mint condition, with only light signs of use.

Our Perspective

A significant step up in terms of complexity, the Azuki reflects Kurono Tokyo's march up the horological pecking order and the impressive popularity that their watches have rightfully garnered on the back of their quality craftsmanship and stunning designs.

Eric Ku

Co-founder