KURONO Tokyo – Vermilion Chronograph 'SHU朱' Edition

KURONO Tokyo – SALON EDITIONS Vermilion Chronograph 'SHU朱' Special Edition 2025

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Kurono introduces a small batch limited release - the Kurono Vermilion Chronograph 'SHU:朱'. Available only at Kurono salons.

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The Vermilion Chronograph is boldly presented in a distinct orange-red vermilion "SHU:朱" - and often associated with power nobility, warding off evil and ushering good luck. 

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A symbol of fire and purification, vermilion is famously used on torii gates, precious urushi, and samurai armor.

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Only a limited number of examples of the Vermilion Chronograph will be made and can be purchased in-person only at the Kurono salons in Tokyo and Shanghai starting 22 August 2025.

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At Kurono Tokyo, we conduct ultraviolet exposure tests during the development stage. Here’s how we do it: we take a prototype dial and stick it to the south-facing window of my atelier. Half of the dial is covered with black tape. It then stays exposed to sunlight—about 40 days in summer and 60 days in winter. This is equivalent to more than 10 years of exposure under normal use. At the end of the test, the black tape is removed, and we check whether there is any difference in color. I had long wanted to create a chronograph with a vivid orange dial, but most paints (pigments) failed this test. Only two pigments passed: ‘selenium red’ and ‘vermilion.’ These were the vivid orange colors I had finally found that would not fade.” ~ Hajime Asaoka

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On the wrist, the Vermilion Chronograph is a bold statement highly recognizable from near or afar, and at 38mm is based on the slim Mk.2 chronograph case.

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The Kurono Vermilion Chronograph ‘SHU:朱’ is available ONLY for in-person purchase at the Kurono Tokyo Aoyama salon and Kurono Tokyo Shanghai salon from 22 August 2025. 

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 Online ordering is not available. 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: SALON EDITIONS  

 Model: Kurono Tokyo Vermilion Chronograph 'SHU:朱' Special Edition

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Case
Material: 316L stainless steel, polished
Diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 11.7mm (13.5mm including sapphire)
Glass: sapphire box crystal
Lug to lug (length): 46.8 mm
Water-resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM)
Dial and hands
Orange-red dial
Black chronograph subdials
The radial in medium carmine color
Gothic numerals at 12 and 6
High-polish leaf hands
Movement
Caliber NE68PWT
Automatic winding movement
Number of jewels: 34
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power reserve approx. 45 hours
Functions/Indications
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Strap and buckle
Black calf leather strap
Classic steel buckle with a spike lock.

Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Availability

The Vermilion Chronograph 'SHU朱' is available online worldwide, and for in-person viewing and ordering at the Shanghai and Aoyama salons.

🔰Limited production and will not be repeated.

 🔴 Price:  💰JPY 598,950 incl tax (544,500 excl tax) at Aoyama Salon
RMB 29,300 incl tax at Shanghai Salon


⚠️Expected deliveries from mid-August 2025 onwards 

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