Kurono Tokyo Chronograph P1vsWISE AD8 Chronograph

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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 P1 at true scale

Chronograph P1

WISE AD8 Chronograph at true scale

AD8 Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

lowest

47.8mm

Thickness

11.7mm

lowest

13.7mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

45h

MSRP

$3,590

n/a

Movement

Seiko NE86

Seiko NE86

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47.75mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Box Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
White (Pointillism, Carmine)
Light pink gradient grey
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
34
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,590
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Kurono Tokyo Chronograph P1

Owners widely appreciate the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph P1 as a dressier, rarer alternative to mainstream luxury chronographs, with one owner noting its 46.8mm lug-to-lug length fits well on a 16cm wrist. The watch is purchased for the designer, not the movement, a common sentiment for the brand. On balance, owners rate the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph P1 highly for its unique design and rarity.

WISE AD8 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the WISE AD8 Chronograph for its superb fit and finish, unique dial, elegant case design, and outstanding lume, with many considering it a significant step up in quality for the brand. It is noted for keeping great time, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day. Some owners find it a bit pricey for the specifications, though others feel the price is right, and availability can be an issue. Overall, owners rate the WISE AD8 Chronograph highly for its exceptional build quality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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