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Kurono Tokyo Grand Akane
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Kurono Tokyo · Grand Series

Kurono Tokyo Grand Akane

Ref. Grand Akane · Dress

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Case

Diameter
37mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water resistance
30m
Caseback
Signed (kanji & hanko)

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Box Sapphire
Shape
Box
Dial color
Red Urushi Hamon (茜)
Indices
Applied

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 90S5
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
40h
Jewels
24

Miyota

Miyota's open-heart variant of the 9015 platform, featuring a skeletonized dial-side plate that exposes the balance wheel through a cutout in the dial. Shares the same reliable 28,800 vph architecture and 42-hour power reserve as the standard 9015. Popular among microbrands offering open-heart designs at accessible price points without resorting to Chinese movements.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
gradient
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Owners widely praise the Kurono Tokyo Grand Akane for its artisanal Urushi lacquer dial, described as "art on the wrist" and superior to those from other brands, with a unique Hamon pattern and color that shifts from red to orange. The watch's 37mm mirror-polished stainless-steel case and the craftsmanship involved in the dial, including a reported 40% rejection rate during Hajime Asaoka's personal quality control, are also highlighted as significant strengths at an accessible price point. One owner notes minor OCD with setting the time due to the lack of a minute track, and the Miyota 90S5 movement gains approximately 15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Kurono Tokyo Grand Akane highly for its exceptional dial craftsmanship and unique aesthetic at a competitive price.

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