2026 Kurono Divers: ダイバーズ

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Celebrating Collectors Book Media Library Login Watches Special Projects Salon Editions Complications Series Grand Series Classic Series Kurono Tokyo Salon Kurono Tokyo Shanghai Salon Kurono Tokyo Aoyama Salon Kurono Divers: ダイバーズ The new Kurono Divers: ダイバーズ reconsiders the conventional architecture of a diving watch. The 35mm automatic watch head is secured within a purpose-built diving case, allowing the timepiece to transition seamlessly from refined daily wear to an instrument for recreational diving. Individually tested and rated to 100 meters water resistance, it has been depth engineered for up to 300 meters. The new Divers: ダイバーズ is a limited study by Hajime Asaoka priced at $2,700 (excl taxes and duties) per set that will be made available worldwide through allocation-via-ballot. Applicants with recreational or better diving certifications (PADI, SSI, NAUI etc) will be prioritized but not guaranteed. A good portion of allocations will be made available to the general public without such certifications. Expressions of interest can be made until 11:59PM JST on 11 March 2026. Successful applications will be notified by 16 March 2026. Deliveries are expected from May 2026 onwards. The watch will be available for preview and try-on at both Aoyama and Shanghai salons. EOI CLOSED Delivered in a sturdy, dedicated package "Upon first encountering this timepiece, the most immediate observation is likely the absence of a crown. The crown has always been the Achilles' heel of diving watches. To address this, various innovations have been employed—from screw-down mechanisms to locking levers. Yet, the ultimate solution is to eliminate the crown entirely. Thanks to the high winding efficiency of modern automatic movements, a watch worn regularly rarely stops and maintain