Kurono Tokyo Grande Mori Urushi Dial

For those unaware of Kurono Tokyo, it is the sub-brand of renowned independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, whom is widely regarded as one of the top watchmakers in the world. His watches are produced in extremely limited numbers, each an individual commission that can take years to deliver. In order to allow some of his magic to be enjoyed by the wider public, he created the Kurono Tokyo brand. These watches are designed by Hajime-san, but utilise components created to his specification from external manufacturers. Each watch then passes through his hands to ensure the quality is worthy of his name.

Though released at very accessible price points, they have amassed a huge following within the independent watch community and each release sells out in under 5 minutes. This has led to extremely high demand on the secondary market, and it seems everyone wants in on the Kurono action.

The piece we have here is known as the Grand Mori, and is the third watch made under the 'Grand' sub-category, reserved for higher level artisanally finished pieces. The reason it falls under this moniker is the spectacular Urushi dial featuring a design inspired by forest canopies, and finished with the traditional Japanese ‘Niiro' chemical treatment, and then sealed by an additional layer of transparent lacquer. This lacquer means that each piece will age differently with it's owner. In person, the dial is nothing short of spectacular.

It is powered by the usual 90S5 high-grade Miyota movement, and is assembled in Japan by hand.

This particular piece was delivered June 2022 and presents in TZ Mint condition. Case shows only the very lightest signs of any use, same with the strap. Please see images for full condition details.

Comes with outer box, inner box, instruction manual, warranty card dated June 2022, Kurono tote, Kurono cleaning cloth, Kurono Omamoru and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

If you missed out, here's your chance to pick up this near-new example of the third Grand piece from Kurono.

Brand: Kurono Tokyo

Model: Grand Mori

Year: 2022

Style: Dress

Case Material: Steel

Case details: 37mm

Movement: Automatic self winding Miyota 90S5

Dial: Urushi

Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, instruction manual, warranty card dated June 2022, Kurono tote, Kurono cleaning cloth, Kurono Omamoru and Watch Vault cleaning cloth

TZ Grading: Mint

Watch Vault utilises the TZ grading system. Please see here for details.

BONUS Watch Vault leather watch pouch with each watch purchased directly from our website. If you’d like a specific colour please let us know at checkout, otherwise one will be selected at random and included with your watch.