Kurono Tokyo, the Japanese watchmaker, has recently announced the launch of its latest calendar timepiece, the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki.” Named after the Japanese word for red bean, the watch features a maroon-colored dial made from phosphor-bronze as the base, which is uncommon in watchmaking. The brand’s founder, Hajime Asaoka, chose this color to pay homage to vintage cars and the then-popular Datsun 240Z standard color. The watch maintains its bolded Arabic numeral hour markers, railway track minute scale, guilloché sub-dials, and hand-bent hands from the previous model, with off-white hour markers for contrast. The exclusive model will retail for $1,830 USD and be available for order during two 20-minute windows on May 26th. Successful orders within these times will receive the watch between June and August.
Specifications
– Kurono Tokyo has released a new calendar timepiece called the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki.”
– The “Azuki” will be the final version of the Calendrier Type I and will be discontinued after its release.
– “Azuki” means red bean in Japanese and the watch’s maroon-colored dial is an homage to vintage cars and Japan’s standard color for cars.
– The dial is made from phosphor-bronze, a material that is harder to process than brass and required a thicker coating of paint to achieve the deep, maroon color.
– The watch features bolded and gothic Arabic numeral hour markers, railway track minute scale, guilloché sub-dials, and distinct hand-bent hands.
– The hour markers are off-white in color for contrast with the vintage-colored dial.
– The watch is powered by a Japan-made Miyota 9122 movement with a triple-calendar complication and 40 hours of power reserve.
– The “Azuki” edition will retail for $1,830 USD and will only be available for purchase during two 20-minute ordering windows.
– Orders can be placed on May 26 between 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. JST and 11 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. JST.
– Orders placed within these timeframes are expected to receive the watch between the end of June and August.
– Visit Kurono Tokyo’s official website for more information.
– Argon’s first timepiece exceeded its Kickstarter goal in less than a minute.
More Details
Kurono Tokyo has done it again! The prestigious Japanese watchmaker has unveiled its latest masterpiece for all horology aficionados out there. Introducing the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki,” the final iteration of the brand’s first-ever timepiece with a complete calendar.
What’s unique about this timepiece is its maroon-colored dial that pays homage to Japan’s then-popular standard color for cars and vintage cars. And to achieve this deep, nostalgic hue, Kurono Tokyo broke new ground by using phosphor-bronze as the basis of the dial.
According to the founder and Japanese watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, creating such a maroon color for the Azuki timepiece was challenging. He revealed, “For a deep maroon color, it is necessary to add a dye to the pigment. This requires a thicker coating of paint. This is no problem for a car body, but very difficult for a watch face.”
To complement the vintage-colored dial, the hour markers are now off-white, creating a distinct contrast that adds to the timepiece’s beauty. The rest of the watch face remains faithful to its previous model with bolded and gothic Arabic numeral hour markers, railway track minute scales, and guilloché sub-dials.
Inside the 38mm stainless steel case, beating with precision is the Japan-made Miyota 9122 movement, known for its triple-calendar complication and 40 hours of power reserve.
And for those looking to add the Kurono Tokyo Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki” to their collection, act fast! Just like their previous launches, this limited-edition timepiece is only available through two 20-minute ordering windows. The first window is on May 26, between 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. JST, with the second window opening later on the same day from 11 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. JST. But for those lucky enough to successfully place their orders within these timeframes, they can expect to receive the watch between the end of June and August.
So, what are you waiting for? Visit Kurono Tokyo’s official website for more information and secure your very own piece of history with the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki”. Hurry, before it’s too late!
And if you thought that was exciting, you’d be pleased to know that Argon’s first-ever timepiece exceeded its Kickstarter goal in less than a minute. Talk about a hot commodity!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki”?
– The Anniversary Calendrier Type I “Azuki” is the latest calendar timepiece from Kurono Tokyo.
2. What was the color inspiration for the Azuki?
– The Azuki is named after the Japanese word for red bean, and its maroon-colored dial is an homage to vintage cars and Japan’s then-popular standard color for cars, as well as the Datsun 240Z.
3. What is the material used for the dial of the Azuki?
– For the first time, Kurono Tokyo is using phosphor-bronze as the basis of the dial for the Azuki.
4. What is the price of the Azuki and when will it be available for purchase?
– The Azuki will retail for $1,830 USD and will only be available in two 20-minute ordering windows on May 26, 2021, between 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. JST and from 11 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. JST.
5. What movement does the Azuki have and what are its features?
– The Azuki has the Japan-made Miyota 9122 movement with a triple-calendar complication and 40 hours of power reserve.
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