Yosuke Sekiguchi
“The one who seeks, progresses”
The story behind the Primevère Watch
Ever since the discovery of mechanical watches at the age of 16, Yosuke Sekiguchi has dreamed of creating his own brand, and in 2022 he started the Primevère watch project.
Based on the sketches used by Jurgensen and the works of other watchmakers of the 19th century, the prototype was created by directly carving steel without any drawings, while making continuous mechanical improvements to the structure. Once completed, Yosuke Sekiguchi dismantles the part, measures it, and manufactures the series movements from drawings into precise shapes. Therefore, everything is initially handcrafted without the interference of computers. What we have instead is a watch crafted with soul and artistry.
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Yosuke Sekiguchi,
a quintessential Watchmaker
His journey
The Primevère
Primevère, “primrose” in French, evokes the blossom which comes at the beginning of a new season. Even though this was his first watch as an independent watchmaker, the seeds for its creation had been planted a long time ago. They were now finally ready to sample the light of day. Thus, echoing the movement of nature. When one speaks about a watch, it’s typical to focus on its various parts. As far as the Primevère is concerned, it would be more pertinent to talk about the unique sense of unity the watch offers – a voyage into the creator’s singular and organic vision. Primevère sees hundreds of years and thousands of miles blend, as if irascibly drawn to each other by the gentle and yet unstoppable force of Yosuke Sekiguchi’s watchmaking soul.
Primevère Collection
Ref. 39WG-WHDBL White Gold
Ref. 39WG-DBAVWH White Gold
Ref. 39RG-BKWH Rose Gold
Ref. 39RG-WHBL Rose Gold
Description
The smoothly curved 39.5 mm case englobes the grand feu enamel dial, while its delicate but firm spade-shaped hands and the perfectly proportioned small seconds sub-dial. The case back, unsurprisingly, is the most captivating window into Sekiguchi’s world. It seamlessly complements the movement’s effortless architecture.
The finishing is almost as remarkable by its artful mastery as it is by its restraint. From the plate, wheels and bridges made by Sekiguchi himself, all forms of excessive decoration are removed, making way for the most minute and essential strokes.
The boxes, buckles, dials, enamel, straps, and preliminary sketches are all made in Le Locle or la Chaux-de-Fonds.
Yosuke Sekiguchi, in his own words...
Even if Yosuke Sekiguchi prefers his watches to do the talking, here are a few thoughts of his.
“The primrose flowers which start impatiently blossoming despite being under the snow are the symbols of my watches that have started to beat. It’s what I have always wanted to do. The three petals represent my wife and my two children. My initials are also embedded in my creations.”
Primevère, « primrose » in french, evokes the blossom which comes at the beginning of a new season. Even though this was his first watch as an independent watchmaker, the seeds for its creation had been planted a long time ago. They were now finally ready to sample the light of day. Thus, echoing the movement of nature. When one speaks about a watch, it’s typical to focus on its various parts. As far as the primevere is concerned, it would be more pertinent to talk about the unique sense of unity the watch offers a voyage into the creator’s singular and organic vision. Primevère sees hundreds of years and thousands of miles blend, as if irascibly drawn to each other by the gentle and yet unstoppable force of Yosuke Sekiguchi’s watchmaking soul.
The Primevère
Primevère, "primrose" in french, evokes the blossom which comes at the beginning of a new season. Even though this was his first watch as an independent watchmaker, the seeds for its creation had been planted a long time ago. They were now finally ready to sample the light of day. Thus, echoing the movement of nature. When one speaks about a watch, it's typical to focus on its various parts. As far as the primevere is concerned, it would be more pertinent to talk about the unique sense of unity the watch offers a voyage into the creator's singular and organic vision. Primevère sees hundreds of years and thousands of miles blend, as if irascibly drawn to each other by the gentle and yet unstoppable force of Yosuke Sekiguchi's watchmaking soul.