Hajime Asaoka Revives Takano with a Chateau Nouvelle Chronometer Release

A prominent figure in the independent watchmaking scene, Hajime Asaoka is best known for producing the Project T tourbillon and heading the Kurono Tokyo brand. The Japanese watchmaker continues to keep his hands busy with new projects. Asaoka's latest endeavors see him reimbuing life to a long-lost watch brand known as Takano.Originally founded in 1957, the brand was only active for a few years before it ceased operations in 1962. Before this, the company also had a history in clock and metalwor...