Kurono Toyko Anniversary Edition - Go away flippers

[@johnliley]

Great vid Bruce thanks for the shout out

[@TheMuffinator]

Go away flippers.... Says the flipper

[@cashinhand]

Exactly, Bruce is a flipper for sure!

[@Nekomancer69]

Yup

[@Rancid_Ziggy]

But the difference is he’s not trying to acquire limited production watches, nor is he trying to do it for profit. There’s a big difference

[@BruceWilliams]

I have no problems with this. I'm no reseller. I just rotate my collection and love it.

[@dillonm4794]

@@BruceWilliams yeah, there’s a massive difference in someone having watch ADHD and someone who is buying a watch solely to resell it at a higher price. The former most of us can relate to.

[@DavidCosmos1]

Great to see some more left field brands on the channel! Great video production as always! It’s worth the money as that’s what someone is prepared to pay, supply and demand. I like it

[@فيصل-و3ي]

Big fan of your work

[@thewealthwatchman]

Great watch, Bruce, I truly love his dials. Thanks for the review!

[@WatchUnwind]

Glad you shared this video. I have seen a lot of pictures of these but no videos. Awesome looking watch I have been all about time only watches for a little while now. Something beautiful about when it’s done at a high level as is here.

[@ugabrew]

These are cool watches and I appreciate their efforts to discourage at least the most blatant flippers.

[@603gts]

I really wanted to like this watch... It looked so cool on the website, I placed my pre order... But when I got it I was some what disappointed. Maybe it's because I was expecting GS level watch making? The fit and finish was OK, the movement was loud... It just reminded me of my old Orient Bambino, which was like 150 dollars.

[@BruceWilliams]

oh yikes. Have you ever had experience with a 1k plus priced watch? The subtleties aren't pronounced.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing it with us, Bruce 🙂👍

[@juniorgallo8786]

Amazing piece, Bruce. I'm very impressed by what Hajime Asaoka has been doing lately, design wise, especially these dials. Soft and subtle beauties! For anyone thinking of buying this piece for 6k in the secondary market, also take a look at the JLC Master Grand Talle ref. 140889, similar 37mm size, similar case shape and crystal curvature, and with the legendary 889/2 movement. They range 4.5-5K.

[@steves8322]

You can actually find this version for $2-3k… there were many more of this version produced because it was basically for sale for how ever many ordered it in that 10 minute window..I’m sure there are a few thousand out there. I received mine after about 7 month wait. Agree with Bruce very pretty dial but strap is pretty lame. I’m stilling looking for alternatives.

[@theromanwanderer8923]

Where did you guys get that bracelet? Is it 19mm?

[@andreaiacolina]

Something very nice and different. Thanks Bruce.

[@jeffc4399]

What’s your wrist size???

[@martinblanklikeswatches]

People always hate on flippers yet we all love it when they push the value of our watches up… 🤔

[@doug3117]

I managed to order one and it arrived on Christmas Eve. Thanks for the replacement strap ideas.

[@rickymoseley2270]

Beautiful piece, I wonder where to go to explore this brand

[@vinchel118]

Its limited but we dont know how many are made?

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Wow, that's a beauty! Sad that Kurono Tokyo (little typo in your title btw. Bruce :P) also is so hot on the market right now that it's really hard to get one. Second hand prices are ridiculous so I think you need to play the frustrating 'Ming game' to get one... nevertheless. I really like what Hajima Asaoka is doing and I also really love his 'entry level' brand. Besides my Ming and Sartory Billard this would be the third 'higher end' Microbrand I would add to my collection. Thanks for showing, Bruce!

[@JamesSallabim]

I feel like it's worth mentioning that Hajime Asoaka is not just a designer or respected watchmaker - he's a master watchmaker and a member of the AHCI which makes him peers with some more well known master watchmakers like Phillipe Dufour and F P Journe

[@theJade]

Not to mention he is self taught through George Daniels book.

[@tapirdeaalex7104]

If it wasnt made by that guy, a microbrand would sell this for 300-400 $.

[@BruceWilliams]

A micro couldn't make this for that price. It's too well finished

[@kittenfan]

@@BruceWilliams bruce how do you compare this against the baltic mr01? which one is better? i appreciate your input because i am thinking of getting this. this or the grand hagane.

[@sonyman2112]

Over rated, he's good at building hype, nothing special and case back is boring. Not my tast

[@kevinr206]

What’s the size? Looks small

[@Alex-zr4yl]

Truly appreciate his efforts to discourage flipping. Not sure this will get him anywhere, but he tries and especially sends a message.

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

I think it's beautiful,... and certainly more different than all the brietlings, omegas and rolexes out there... I like different 👍👌

[@orangedan5424]

Very cool and nice... I prefer their Grand Akane 👍

[@excelsiortrading8050]

I think they should have went with a Seiko movement or even an Orient, that would have impressed me more in a $2000 plus watch, yes I think if they went with Orient they would have kept costs down but honestly Orient makes very quality mid level movements where as I don't feel that citizen or Seiko put as much care into their mid range movements, imo

[@NicholasSadlier]

So why can't Rolex adopt this 6 month flipper warranty voided approach - or a variation of this that will best impact the grey market??

[@BruceWilliams]

Because they don't care

[@NicholasSadlier]

@@BruceWilliams 😒😒

[@triniboy05]

I purchased one from Kurono during the original release. It’s cool, but really nothing special, I just got caught up in the hype. Ended up selling it at retail+shipping on Reddit. It’s a plain case and the movement is generic.

[@BruceWilliams]

Getting caught up in hype happens. I always try to go into a watch with no expectations. Sometimes I am disappointed but most of the time its better than expected

[@triniboy05]

@@BruceWilliams that’s a great point, I appreciate the insight! I’ve actually recently become pretty content with just 2 watches (Explorer 124270 and Nasa G-Shock), but I’m going to remember that advice as I’ve dived headfirst back into sneakers! 🤦🏾‍♂️ still love all the content, God bless!

[@chriszivoder2650]

I think it's great that Kurono are trying to stop flippers. The only thing that may not stop flippers, is their own warranty. I can't see what could possibly go wrong with the watch, movement? quite easy and inexpensive to replace if needed. :/

[@teammacnamara5320]

I think I like the dial colour….but nothing else about this watch speaks to me personally.

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

so its just a micro brand that thinks highly of itself? like Zelos just a lot more expensive

[@BruceWilliams]

lol no

[@MrVitamincpp]

I love my Toki, but honestly I think all these "fighting the resellers" are just marketing, how many watches needed service in the first 6 months, plus I would hardly return a watch with a Miyota movement to Japan for servicing. I wear mine on a pale blue Colareb strap and it looks amazing :)

[@fullymechanical9055]

That dial is sublime - 💥!

[@search4light]

love this content! please more like that!!!

[@BruceWilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jon81G]

There is absolutely nothing impressive about these watches. And I'm tired of the "but his dial work..." Blah blah blah. I've seen nicer Seikos that are mass produced. Watch collectors certainly are a weird bunch.

[@BruceWilliams]

lol I can't tell if your just trolling or not

[@mountainjay]

Oh yea? Show me the Seiko that's nicer then. I haven't found one

[@geno816]

Shout out to him for trying to curb the flippers.

[@dannyg6592]

This watch is a stunner and looks perfect on the burgundy croc strap. Thanks for showing it to us, Bruce!

[@ikirikchi]

Looks too ordinary to me. Not more attractive than numerous micro brand designs of the same style.

[@markw-2025]

Great watch, thank you for your review!

[@jimt7292]

I really appreciate content like this, makes no difference if available or not. I really like the watch but the Miyota movement is a letdown. But I get what you are saying about having to use a Japanese movement. It is a shame that there really is no other options, specifically at the high end range. Thankfully it didn't get an NH35..

[@japd7897]

I believe they did a campaign that only women could buy one of their models, What a mistake!.

[@stevefox8605]

Colour does nowt for me, but the overall design is very elegant and loved the green one & light blue one. That's a pretty piece, & love the anti-flipper marketing! Would certainly be interested in an interview with your friend and seeing his collection 🤞🏻 Thanks for showing us this exotic stuff, appreciated mate. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@eldiabolico3750]

Although I like what he is trying to do, it goes against the law to deny warranty, 6 months in or not. Especially in EU, good luck with that…

[@wuyeah1980]

This is nice but super overpriced even before flipper involve. Not worth its price tag.

[@luxman9463]

At retail/MSRP the Myota movement is completely acceptable. But anyone paying anything above that is a special kind of stupid.

[@abdulrahmanshiker3357]

Your wrist is too big for this watch

[@Watchthis_g]

Beautiful piece, i love mine ! Works really well with a grey suede strap for a more dress down look but equally can be dressed up with a nice black Colareb Strap :)

[@fullymechanical9055]

You can't beat a Colareb strap. Cheers.

[@marcusrawlinson5024]

Unless I'm missing something the design is utterly conventional, the styling however is amazing, I'm so impressed.

[@Jdinaz]

Looks like it was ripped off from a Johnny Rockets Diner wall. It has a $35 movement and a Speidel band from a Walgreens stock room. I’m going to pass… but I appreciate you bringing us nice content. I also like the steps they have taken to shut down flipping.

[@Jdinaz]

@Quasar not to try to prolong a meaningless argument… but the 90S5 price of $99 is a 1 piece order from a retail watch supply. Korono isn’t buying there and they are most surely buying multiples for economy. The movement is listed on alibaba for “$20-$50” with a 100 piece minimum order. I figure these guys buy enough for a somewhere in the middle price of about $35 bucks. I’m not trying to spread misinformation. The watch specs are underwhelming for the price. I also recognize that it’s not taken off a Johnny Rockets Diner wall nor is it on a bin find Speidel band (JB actually makes some nice stuff for Speedmaster) from Walgreens. I was trying to be a little bit comical. No harm meant sir.

[@bngr_bngr]

I hope Rolex is not watching this video.

[@tanthonie]

hope they will it is actually a pretty good idea stop the flippers!!