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Neb · 22 November 2023, 12:19 AM

Anyone managed to get the pre order?!

I had completely forgot that the pre order was today! But was quite lucky to be able to get it during the 2nd window :D

jonnythrust · 27 November 2023, 05:42 AM

Yup. Picked one up in the pre release ballot. Should have it before Xmas.

Not keen on the strap (from the pictures) and planning on swapping it out for a dark emerald racing strap.

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cal14 · 27 November 2023, 10:47 AM

Also ordered one pre-release. So impressed with all the Kurono watches this year. Hajime Asaoka knows how to build a legacy.

Neb · 28 November 2023, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnythrust

Yup. Picked one up in the pre release ballot. Should have it before Xmas.

Not keen on the strap (from the pictures) and planning on swapping it out for a dark emerald racing strap.

Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

Which window did you ordered yours? Hopefully my comes in before the year end as a Christmas present for mysef

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your strap!

jonnythrust · 30 November 2023, 07:06 AM

There was a prerelease ballot that I put in for, was a few days before the two windows.

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RolexSimon · 30 November 2023, 11:04 AM

got mine in pre-order ballot.

Neb · 2 December 2023, 12:19 PM

O I did not know of the pre release ballot at all!

Anyways, anyone knows what is the next step for those who got their orders in the pre order? I only received the confirmation email and paid 50% but there was no news after that

Thanks!

jonnythrust · 6 December 2023, 04:54 PM

She on Monday, Kurono emailed me asking me to confirm my address, which I did. I've now had the DHL tracking info through.

Will keep you posted

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alllexandru · 6 December 2023, 05:30 PM

Looking fwd for the wrist photos, this is a nice release from Kurono

Mk2rick · 7 December 2023, 01:15 PM

Not trying to be a wet blanket but does anyone face issue with their Kurono pieces?

My Grand Akane has gone to Japan 2 times already due to corrosion on the hands over the past 3 years of ownership. Kurono has graciously not charged for the service and shipping but still left me with doubts as to the workmanship of the brand. Considering that the Grand Akane line was suppose to be their upmarket line versus their normal releases.

RolexSimon · 7 December 2023, 01:37 PM

Mine has been shipped with a tracking number from Singapore as usual !

jonnythrust · 8 December 2023, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mk2rick

Not trying to be a wet blanket but does anyone face issue with their Kurono pieces?

My Grand Akane has gone to Japan 2 times already due to corrosion on the hands over the past 3 years of ownership. Kurono has graciously not charged for the service and shipping but still left me with doubts as to the workmanship of the brand. Considering that the Grand Akane line was suppose to be their upmarket line versus their normal releases.

Had an issue with my first one, the salmon dial. The rotor made a terrible grinding noise. Couldn't be bothered with sending it back so sold it.

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jonnythrust · 11 December 2023, 03:45 PM

So the watch arrived a day ahead of schedule and I'm pretty pleased with it. It feels very substantial on the wrist and the dial, in the metal, is beautiful.

The strap is terrible and needs swapping out ASAP.

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Neb · 12 December 2023, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnythrust

So the watch arrived a day ahead of schedule and I'm pretty pleased with it. It feels very substantial on the wrist and the dial, in the metal, is beautiful.

The strap is terrible and needs swapping out ASAP.

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Wow it looks so gd! What kind of strap will u be switching out with?

I just made the 2nd half payment for the watch. How long did urs took to be delivered after payment?

Neb · 12 December 2023, 12:38 AM

Anyone received theirs too? I wonder if they release the watches by the pre ballot, then pre order window 1 and lastly pre order window 2

jonnythrust · 12 December 2023, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neb

Wow it looks so gd! What kind of strap will u be switching out with?

I just made the 2nd half payment for the watch. How long did urs took to be delivered after payment?

Because it was presale, I think I was guaranteed by Xmas.

Going to swap the strap out for a dark green rally style with contrasting stitching. Or that's the plan.

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Neb · 27 December 2023, 12:24 AM

I was afraid that the delivery would only come in 2024 but... it just got delivered to me today and I really love it!

I have to say I'm really impressed by the packaging and all the small items that comes with it. I feel the items and details have so much value as compared to other main stream brands which makes this whole purchase totally worth it!

If I have to nitpick something, is that the watch seems slightly smaller than the 38mm it was advertised

dmagicmojoe · 29 December 2023, 06:52 PM

That might be the coolest packaging I've ever seen a watch come in. Congrats!

Neb · 30 December 2023, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmagicmojoe

That might be the coolest packaging I've ever seen a watch come in. Congrats!

Def agree. The details of the packaging are so cool

Anyone else received their watches already?! How are they coming along?

22 November 2023, 12:19 AM	#1
Neb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Somewhere Posts: 23	Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 3 Hisui Anyone managed to get the pre order?! I had completely forgot that the pre order was today! But was quite lucky to be able to get it during the 2nd window :D

27 November 2023, 05:42 AM	#2
jonnythrust "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: London Posts: 75	Yup. Picked one up in the pre release ballot. Should have it before Xmas. Not keen on the strap (from the pictures) and planning on swapping it out for a dark emerald racing strap. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

27 November 2023, 10:47 AM	#3
cal14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 64	Also ordered one pre-release. So impressed with all the Kurono watches this year. Hajime Asaoka knows how to build a legacy.

30 November 2023, 07:06 AM	#5
jonnythrust "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: London Posts: 75	There was a prerelease ballot that I put in for, was a few days before the two windows. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

30 November 2023, 11:04 AM	#6
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,375	got mine in pre-order ballot.

2 December 2023, 12:19 PM	#7
Neb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Somewhere Posts: 23	O I did not know of the pre release ballot at all! Anyways, anyone knows what is the next step for those who got their orders in the pre order? I only received the confirmation email and paid 50% but there was no news after that Thanks!

6 December 2023, 04:54 PM	#8
jonnythrust "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: London Posts: 75	She on Monday, Kurono emailed me asking me to confirm my address, which I did. I've now had the DHL tracking info through. Will keep you posted Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

6 December 2023, 05:30 PM	#9
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,462	Looking fwd for the wrist photos, this is a nice release from Kurono

7 December 2023, 01:15 PM	#10
Mk2rick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Asia Watch: Speedy Tuesday ST1 Posts: 148	Not trying to be a wet blanket but does anyone face issue with their Kurono pieces? My Grand Akane has gone to Japan 2 times already due to corrosion on the hands over the past 3 years of ownership. Kurono has graciously not charged for the service and shipping but still left me with doubts as to the workmanship of the brand. Considering that the Grand Akane line was suppose to be their upmarket line versus their normal releases.

7 December 2023, 01:37 PM	#11
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,375	Mine has been shipped with a tracking number from Singapore as usual !

11 December 2023, 03:45 PM	#13
jonnythrust "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: London Posts: 75	So the watch arrived a day ahead of schedule and I'm pretty pleased with it. It feels very substantial on the wrist and the dial, in the metal, is beautiful. The strap is terrible and needs swapping out ASAP. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

12 December 2023, 12:38 AM	#15
Neb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Somewhere Posts: 23	Anyone received theirs too? I wonder if they release the watches by the pre ballot, then pre order window 1 and lastly pre order window 2

27 December 2023, 12:24 AM	#17
Neb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Somewhere Posts: 23	I was afraid that the delivery would only come in 2024 but... it just got delivered to me today and I really love it! I have to say I'm really impressed by the packaging and all the small items that comes with it. I feel the items and details have so much value as compared to other main stream brands which makes this whole purchase totally worth it! If I have to nitpick something, is that the watch seems slightly smaller than the 38mm it was advertised

29 December 2023, 06:52 PM	#18
dmagicmojoe 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 65	That might be the coolest packaging I've ever seen a watch come in. Congrats!

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