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It could be a language barrier.

 

If you spoke Japanese, maybe the salesperson would likely be able to communicate more. Could be that salesperson didn't feel confident with their English? Who knows, maybe you got a salesperson who speaks perfect English but just not talkative (your post didn't state anything about the salesperson's English capacity nor your capacity for Japanese - and I don't want to make an assumption). The larger stores will generally have an English speaking sales associate on the payroll. And if you can, try to make an appointment through your hotel concierge. It's a pain to have to announce yourself before you come, but it is part of the Japanese culture, and it does usually mean you get an improved experience as they will try to find an English speaker for you or at least print out specifications in English for you. I generally have the concierge call in advance on my behalf and I even ask if I need to prepare to take off my shoes.

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I really wanted to Love Kurono

 
By: Larrykelley11 : October 6th, 2025-21:27
I thought the Vermillion might just be a must have, but sadly it didn’t speak to me. I probably liked the blue dial no date more. Plus, I wouldn’t say the salesperson interaction was stellar. She just handed me the watch and zero communication. Still , ni...  

I like the hands

 
By: EinPA : October 6th, 2025-22:01
But they don’t do anything for me either. I think at that price point you really don’t get the case it needs. I notice that with so many brands. If I think about it, it’s almost always the quality of the case.

Agree 💯.

 
By: Watchonthewrist : October 7th, 2025-05:56
I own two but gave them to my wife . Lovely watches but not that exciting to wear imho

That really is a stunning looking Kurono Tokyo Special Projects Réserve de Marche "SENSU N.O.S."

 
By: Marc Obermann : October 6th, 2025-22:20
I really like the first one with the blue guilloche dial and the kanji hour markers and think that the shade of blue is just beautiful, I am not keen on the orange one at all. I am OK with the case but having not held one in hand after the comments here w... 

It could be a language barrier.

 
By: patrick_y : October 6th, 2025-23:42
If you spoke Japanese, maybe the salesperson would likely be able to communicate more. Could be that salesperson didn't feel confident with their English? Who knows, maybe you got a salesperson who speaks perfect English but just not talkative (your post ... 

I hope you had a nice meal while in the Kurono neighborhood of Aoyama. There is a Lexus restaurant that I hosted a WatchProSite GTG at!

 
By: patrick_y : October 7th, 2025-01:12
I've never visited the Kurono store, but I do visit the Aoyama area. The Lexus restaurant has a wall filled with various car parts - all painted white and a beautiful dining area that feels like a library filled with books on automotive design. The bathro... 

I was at the Kurono store, it’s small and intimate. They had a good selection of watches.

 
By: Larrykelley11 : October 7th, 2025-00:21
Sometimes I’m feeling the watch shopping vibe ( especially when a salesperson is engaging and notices what I’m wearing ) that didn’t occur and perhaps for the reasons Patrick brings up. Either way, I like the brand and what they are doing…just not for me....