# Japan’s Most Hyped Affordable Watch Brand Dresses Up a Classic

> Hajime Asaoka is among the few modern watch designers that horology fans know by name, thanks primarily to his brand Kurono Tokyo.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/kurono-tokyo-grand-jubilee-calendar/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68f6824a5f473ca00743827b)
- **Published:** 2025-10-20
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #brand #affordable #watch #asaoka #classic #dresses #hyped #japan
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