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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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.
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.
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.
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.
DIAMETER 39.5mm
HEIGHT 12mm
CASE MATERIAL White Gold 18K
DIAL Grand Feu Enamel
HANDS Sapphire Crystal
WATER RESISTANCE 30m
MOVEMENT YS-Y01 (Steel Screw)
FUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, And Small Seconds
WINDING Hand Winding
FREQUENCY 18,000 Beats Per Hour
POWER RESERVE 40/H
STRAP Dark Blue Alligator Leather Strap (Hand Stitch) With 18KWG Pin Buckle
PRICE 80,000CHF
DIAMETER 39.5mm
HEIGHT 12mm
CASE MATERIAL Rose Gold 18K(5N)
DIAL Grand Feu Enamel
HANDS Sapphire Crystal
WATER RESISTANCE 30m
MOVEMENT YS-Y01 (Steel Screw)
FUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, And Small Seconds
WINDING Hand Winding
FREQUENCY 18,000 Beats Per Hour
POWER RESERVE 40/H
STRAP Dark Brown Alligator Leather Strap (Hand Stitch) With Rose Gold Pin Buckle 18K(5N)
PRICE 80,000CHF
DIAMETER 39.5mm
HEIGHT 12mm
CASE MATERIAL Rose Gold 18K(5N)
DIAL Grand Feu Enamel
HANDS Sapphire Crystal
WATER RESISTANCE 30m
MOVEMENT YS-Y01 (Steel Screw)
FUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, And Small Seconds
WINDING Hand Winding
FREQUENCY 18,000 Beats Per Hour
POWER RESERVE 40/H
STRAP Dark Brown Alligator Leather Strap (Hand Stitch) With Rose Gold Pin Buckle 18K(5N)
PRICE 80,000CHF