Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2vsOmega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

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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.

Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 at true scale

Chronograph 2

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm at true scale

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

13.9mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

50h

highest

MSRP

$3,700

lowest

$36,100

Movement

Seiko NE86

Omega 3861

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18kt Sedna Gold
Finish
Polished
Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
Black (Reiwa palette)
Black
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE86
Omega 3861
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
50h
Jewels
34
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$36,100
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Reviews

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Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2

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.

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm for its historical significance, iconic design, and wearability, with some finding it provides more personal satisfaction than more expensive watches. Reviewers note the updated 3861 movement offers improved accuracy and magnetic resistance, and the bracelet is a significant enhancement. The redesigned case and dial details are seen as aesthetic advances, and the Hesalite crystal, while scratch-prone, is polishable. Some owners find the current prices too high, suggesting it is overrated and overpriced at $7,000, citing a lack of applied markers and mediocre lume, while others disagree, highlighting its value at lower price points and its status as the best movement in the line.

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