Micro Tournament Round 2 Day 3: Horage Vs. Kurono Tokyo
It is round two, you know the rules by now. Good luck to both brands.
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Watch enthusiast who insists on the next watch being the last.
Northeast, US
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6.50” / 16.51 cm
Best movements vs best dials; interesting match up!
Best movements vs best dials; interesting match up!
Absolutely. Innovation in movements while also being a supplier to many other brands we love vs. artisan dials. Though this dial would make GS proud.
Absolutely. Innovation in movements while also being a supplier to many other brands we love vs. artisan dials. Though this dial would make GS proud.
That dial is a beaut! To me Horage falls in the same vein as Formex regarding my desire to own one. I'm a big fan of the brands, but their overall designs only align about 75-80% with my personal tastes. Following both closely, because if they release a model that's more up my alley I'll definitely start budgeting.
I hope that Horage starts appearing on more people's radar. Their tech puts Kurono to shame.
No disrespect intended, but could someone explain why Kurono is so popular? I guess it's the dials. Out of curiosity, I looked at their website. Their top high end is only being sold in a salon in Tokyo? And the dial makes it almost impossible to tell the time. And their movement is a Miyota 9039 equivalent? So I don't get it, why are they so expensive and revered?
Just can't get past the awful name. As an ignorant native English speaker what probably comes across as a classy European portmanteau, for me i can't help but think " porridge " or "Horace" . 🤯😂
No disrespect intended, but could someone explain why Kurono is so popular? I guess it's the dials. Out of curiosity, I looked at their website. Their top high end is only being sold in a salon in Tokyo? And the dial makes it almost impossible to tell the time. And their movement is a Miyota 9039 equivalent? So I don't get it, why are they so expensive and revered?
It is a fair question. The owner, Hajime Asaoka, makes exceptionally high end watches. Kurono is his way to make his work more accessible. Traditionally, their watches drop in a batch release format, usually for 10 minutes, or until sold out of an X# size run. I’d wager most folks buy the pieces that way. I acquired mine a couple years ago that way and it was about $1600 for a traditional three hander.
I have seen quite a few Horage watches, I didn't like any. 😕
It is a fair question. The owner, Hajime Asaoka, makes exceptionally high end watches. Kurono is his way to make his work more accessible. Traditionally, their watches drop in a batch release format, usually for 10 minutes, or until sold out of an X# size run. I’d wager most folks buy the pieces that way. I acquired mine a couple years ago that way and it was about $1600 for a traditional three hander.
Thanks. But still it doesn't explain. I get the high end watches. But these are the "budget" options. Different watches so it should be different value. Maybe it needs to be worn to understand?
Poll closed for this matchup. Congratulations to Kurono Tokyo.