Kurono Tokyo Grand HaganevsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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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 Grand Hagane at true scale

Grand Hagane

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE at true scale

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

Diameter

37mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

7mm

lowest

10.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$3,171

$2,150

lowest

Movement

Miyota 90S5

L615.3

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.5mm
Thickness
7mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a
Caseback
Signed (kanji & hanko)
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Box Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
Tamahagane Brown Urushi (鋼)
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 90S5
L615.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,171
$2,150
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Reviews

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

Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane

The Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane is praised for its vintage aesthetic, a departure from the brand's more contemporary offerings. Owners note the 37mm case size is not ideal for larger wrists. One reviewer flags that the lack of a minute track can make precise time-setting difficult, and the watch gains approximately 15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Kurono Tokyo Grand Hagane to be a distinctive piece, with its unique dial and vintage appeal being key talking points.

From video reviewers

The textured dial is a captivating feature. The bracelet is considered basic for the price point. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its refined 38.5mm case size, elegant cream or black dials with gilt accents, and comfortable wearability, making it suitable for dressed occasions and even as a first luxury watch. Some owners note its resemblance to more expensive timepieces, while its solid caseback with an enamel ship emblem is a particular point of appreciation. One owner suspects an issue with the self-winding mechanism. The watch's 30m water resistance and 12.4mm thickness are noted as drawbacks by some reviewers, with the latter considered substantial for its size. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern wearability, and strong value proposition.