Geneva, Nov 05, 2022
LOT 52
HAJIME ASOAKA "KURUNO" "CHRONOGRAPH 2 WHITE", SO-CALLED "SHIRO", LIMITED EDITION OF 500 PIECES; STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,200 - 8,300 / USD 4,000 - 8,000 / HKD 31,300 - 63,000
Sold: CHF 5,625
A sought-after, stainless steel, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped", gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, white dial, chronograph, minute counter, tachometer and telemeter scales; made in a limited edition of 500 pieces.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Hajime Asaoka, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Model "Kurono" "Chronograph 2 White", so-called "shiro"
Year sold in May 2022
Material stainless steel
Bracelet leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 38 mm.
Caliber NE86, 34 jewels
Weight 82.1 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted cardboard box, warranty card, cloth
Notes
"Kurono" "Chronograph II White", so-called 'shiro'
Launched in February 2021, following the success of the "Kurono" "Chronograph I" that was nominated at the 2020 GPGH, the "Chronograph II" was produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces with white dial and 500 pieces with black dial, that were all sold out in less than 10 minutes.
Inspired by an Art Deco design, one can easily understand the instant success of this affordable and beautifully designed 38 mm. chronograph with its multi-scale.
Launched in February 2021, following the success of the "Kurono" "Chronograph I" that was nominated at the 2020 GPGH, the "Chronograph II" was produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces with white dial and 500 pieces with black dial, that were all sold out in less than 10 minutes.
Inspired by an Art Deco design, one can easily understand the instant success of this affordable and beautifully designed 38 mm. chronograph with its multi-scale.