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The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders
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The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?
New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more
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New releases from Cartier, Hamilton, H. Moser & Cie and more

Hamilton's Dune watches stole the show this week, but there was plenty of heat elsewhere too.
The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander
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The new Kurono 34mm ‘Calligra’ Special Project is a slick US$1,170 Breguet-numeraled three-hander

Hajime Asaoka's Kurono Tokyo returns with 3 new 34mm models that exchange arabic numerals in favour of his own bespoke Breguet numerals.
New Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier ‘Azuki’ : アズキ is your last chance to purchase the model – but it is not limited!
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New Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier ‘Azuki’ : アズキ is your last chance to purchase the model – but it is not limited!

The Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier “Azuki” will be the last Calendrier I produced As an Anniversary model the watch is not a limited edition, it…
Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?
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Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches?

Editor’s Note: Recently the Kurono Chronograph 1 Mk.2 went up for sale, and has since sold out. More seasoned watch enthusiasts are likely familiar with the cult-followed micro-independent brand, but,…
Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch
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Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch

Before I delve deeper into the why, I’d like to bring you up to speed on my collecting habits. In a perfect world, I’d buy…
A multi Kurono owner shares his tips to secure the new Chronograph II White Shiro
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A multi Kurono owner shares his tips to secure the new Chronograph II White Shiro

Amongst those who know me in the metal, and, to be fair, if you have read my previous coverage of the brand, you know I…
VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 2)
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VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 2)

The $1000-$5000 USD price bracket is truly the wild west of the watch market, playing host to some watches that overstep their mark in terms…
Kurono takes affirmative action to boost their female audience with their Kurono SEIJI release
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Kurono takes affirmative action to boost their female audience with their Kurono SEIJI release

EDITOR’S NOTE: Since Zach wrote this story earlier in the week, Kurono had a slight change of heart. Originally this watch was only going to…
OWNER’S REVIEW: a month in with the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:Toki
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OWNER’S REVIEW: a month in with the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:Toki

At this stage in my collection I look for variety. Truth be told, I have already ticked a lot boxes: a stainless-steel professional Rolex, a…
Alec Baldwin just posted the best new watch alert of the year for his Kurono Toki
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Alec Baldwin just posted the best new watch alert of the year for his Kurono Toki

I was fortunate enough to receive my Kurono Toki this week, and took to Instagram the day I received it to celebrate my new watch…
One (very satisfied) owner’s review of the Kurono Grand Akane
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One (very satisfied) owner’s review of the Kurono Grand Akane

What haven’t I already said about my  love for Kurono Tokyo watches. At this stage in my collecting journey, the watches I own already tick…
How the Apple Watch was my gateway drug into watch collecting
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How the Apple Watch was my gateway drug into watch collecting

Showing up at a watch collector’s meetup with an Apple Watch, is kind of the horological gathering equivalent of walking out of the bathroom with…
Is this the only truly democratic sales process? Get on board for the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:TOKI
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Is this the only truly democratic sales process? Get on board for the Kurono Anniversary 朱鷺:TOKI

If you have followed my coverage here on Time+Tide, you’ll be well aware I am a huge fan of Kurono watches. The brand has cultivated…
Why I bought the Kurono Chronograph 2 – an owner’s review
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Why I bought the Kurono Chronograph 2 – an owner’s review

When the first Kurono Chronograph was released, I admired its design but felt the white/black colour scheme was an unnecessary addition to my collection. I…
From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)
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From Patek Philippe to Tudor – 10 of the best watches under 40mm (Part 1)

Confession time: I do not have the largest wrists in the world. Last time I checked, my wrist circumference came in not far above six…
INTRODUCING: Don’t miss out – the new Kurono Chronograph 2 from the cult Japanese brand will sell out fast
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INTRODUCING: Don’t miss out – the new Kurono Chronograph 2 from the cult Japanese brand will sell out fast

I have been a huge fan of Kurono watches since their introduction. Master watchmaker Hajime Asaoka should be applauded for the brand’s mission of trying…
From Daniel Craig to Ronaldo Jr, six watches we never expected to spot on these wrists…
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From Daniel Craig to Ronaldo Jr, six watches we never expected to spot on these wrists…

Who doesn’t love a good watch spot? You know you’re in the presence of a true watch geek if they feel the need to pause…
LIST: Zach’s 3 favourite watches of 2020
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LIST: Zach’s 3 favourite watches of 2020

This year was strange, to put it mildly. The pandemic was ever-present, lurking over our shoulder, keeping us locked in our homes and generally limiting…
“I spat out my drink” – Zach’s honest reactions to 3 GPHG 2020 winners that make no sense
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“I spat out my drink” – Zach’s honest reactions to 3 GPHG 2020 winners that make no sense

As with any awards show, there can be a discrepancy between which watches fans think should have won and the watches that actually win. And…
2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 1 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $5000 USD?
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2020 FANTASY WATCH COLLECTION PART 1 – What watches would we buy with a budget of $5000 USD?

I can’t remember the last time we conducted a Fantasy Watch Collection poll at Time+Tide. But I’ve noticed something in 2020 amongst the team. With…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Seiko you can buy for a good cause, a Longines Tuxedo, and our GPHG winners wish list
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: A Seiko you can buy for a good cause, a Longines Tuxedo, and our GPHG winners wish list

It’s a dark, rainy afternoon in Melbourne with temperatures plunged back below 10 degrees. But it’s always sunny when you can write the Wind Down…
GPHG 2020 – 5 disruptive nominees that should be winners in a chaotic and disrupted year
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GPHG 2020 – 5 disruptive nominees that should be winners in a chaotic and disrupted year

As the inaugural peak of Haute Horlogerie appreciation is upon us, a renewed GPHG convenes. This time with an expanded panel of judges, a semi-online…
MICRO MONDAYS: Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches? Read this and you will wonder no more
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MICRO MONDAYS: Why do you keep hearing about Kurono watches? Read this and you will wonder no more

Last year, self-taught watchmaking artisan and creative genius Hajime Asaoka decided he wanted to launch a more accessible range of watches to satiate those who…