Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2vsOmega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

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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 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm at true scale

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.9mm

Thickness

13.9mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

52h

highest

MSRP

$3,700

lowest

$8,700

Movement

Seiko NE86

Omega 3330

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.9mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Steel & Yellow Gold
Finish
Polished
Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE86
Omega 3330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
52h
Jewels
34
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$8,700
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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 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its refined 38mm sizing, which offers a perfect fit on smaller wrists and an updated design compared to older models. The sunburst dial is considered excellent, and the automatic movement delivers chronometer accuracy of approximately -1 second per day. Some owners find the watch to be not too big, though a few note it can appear thicker than expected and describe it as "blingier" in person than stock photos suggest. A drawback mentioned is the pin-operated date change mechanism, which prevents on-the-go adjustments, and the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its wearability and updated aesthetic on smaller wrists.

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