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quattro · 2025-01-13T10:13:08Z

Explore Yosuke Sekiguchi's Primevère, a luxury watch celebrated for its traditional caliber and exquisite craftsmanship. Discover why collectors are drawn to its unique movement and design.

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In a quest for horological artistry that transcends modern manufacturing, quattro shares his profound admiration for Yosuke Sekiguchi's Primevère. He articulates a desire for calibers crafted with traditional methods, a quality he finds particularly compelling in Sekiguchi's work. This article delves into quattro's personal journey of discovery and the community's shared appreciation for independent watchmaking.

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Last September, I dedicated a thread to Yosuke Sekiguchi's Primevère.

The more I think about it, the more I feel this watch could meet my dearest dreams (reason why I will try to see it in real life next time I go to Switzerland).

What I miss in most Patek Philippe watches, which I have devoted much research to in recent months, and which I admire deeply nonetheless, is a caliber made in the old-fashioned way and that is a feast to behold.

Here are some photos of the rose gold, black enamel dial variant of the Primevère taken by Yosuke Sekiguchi himself and by two Japanese collectors.

Have a nice day!

1/ From Yosuke Sekiguchi

credit: @yosuke_sekiguchi_jp_official

2/ From Kazuhiko Koyanagi

credit: @kazuhiko.koyanagi

3/ From Takeshi Ikeda

credit: @take_fktk18

Key Points from the Discussion

The Primevère's movement is based on an 1871 Jules Jürgensen pocket watch, meticulously restored and recased into a wristwatch by Yosuke Sekiguchi, a detail that highlights the watch's 'old-fashioned' caliber appeal.
The dial of the rose gold variant is black enamel, not aventurine, a clarification made by the author regarding the specific model featured in the original post.
One specific reference, the 39WG-DBAVWH in white gold, features a dark blue aventurine Champleve enamel dial with white enamel Roman indices, limited to 10 pieces.
The movement's design, resembling old Swiss pocket watch aesthetics, is a significant draw, with contributors praising its legibility, horological craft, and overall aesthetics.
Yosuke Sekiguchi is an independent watchmaker who emigrated from Japan to Switzerland, gaining experience at La Joux-Perret and Claret before establishing his own brand.
A notable detail that excites collectors is the omega-shaped winding click, showcasing the intricate finishing and attention to detail in the movement.

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ZSHSZ

Jan 13, 2025

Legible, lots of horological craft and great aesthetics(tastes may vary). The movement resembles the old Swiss pocket watch design which is appealing, so go for it if you feel the after sale service is secured!

TeutonicCarFan

Jan 13, 2025

I love it. The dial is great. The movement is superb , the finishing, the layout, the aesthetics, the large balance wheel. Great

mblum3

Jan 13, 2025

I see your feast for they eyes point. Need to study up on these.

Ichiran

Jan 13, 2025

I love counting the many interior angles in the movement, and the spokes are hand-carved. What a beautiful watch.

mblum3

Jan 13, 2025

A bit out of range for me, but maybe someday. In the meantime I'll dream Looked at the thread you posted previously and I love them all. Where in the world do you find a Jurgensen like that?! I often find aventurine dials a bit too flashy in certain lights. The one from your thread seems perfect. As always, thanks for the post!

quattro

Jan 13, 2025

One of the tiny details I'm most excited about is the omega-shaped winding click... credit: sjx

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