Ferro & Company RACE Master Chronograph Black Orange STRvsKurono Tokyo Chronograph 2

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

RACE Master Chronograph Black Orange STR

Chronograph 2
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
n/a
Thickness
13.2mm
lowest
13.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
45h
MSRP
$485
lowest
$3,700
Movement
Miyota OS21
Seiko NE86
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Ferro & Company RACE MASTER CHRONOGRAPH BLACK / ORANGE STR for its value, with some highlighting the column-wheel chronograph and moonphase complication at its price point. Conversely, some owners find the case finishing homogenous and the dial and chapter ring to be of lower quality, with concerns about printing longevity. One owner reported poor communication and delays on a pre-production order. Overall, owners rate the Ferro & Company RACE MASTER CHRONOGRAPH BLACK / ORANGE STR highly for its value proposition, particularly the chronograph and moonphase features for the price.
Owners widely praise the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 for its stunning dial aesthetics, with specific mentions of its detailed mix of black, brown, and copper hues, and the high-quality finishing of the 38mm stainless steel case. The watch is considered excellent value, with its design and finishing punching above its price point, and its Japanese manufacturing is noted as a positive. The Seiko NE86 automatic movement is described as reliable, offering crisp pusher actuation and a unique sweeping elapsed minutes hand, though one reviewer noted accuracy around +20 seconds per day. Some owners are split on the dial's minute and telemeter scales, finding them requiring an adjustment period for reading, and one reviewer suggested a black-on-white date disc would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 a rare and unique timepiece, highly regarded for its exceptional design and finishing at its price.
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