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Aigaki Direct impulse tourbillon

daniel_coste

Another stunning Tourbillon.

HNY 2025 !


Born in Kumamoto, Japan, Aigaki initially aspired to become a professional BMX racer. However, a BMX accident landed him in the hospital where he chanced upon a documentary about Swiss watchmakers on TV.

He enrolled into a watchmaking school in Tokyo and upon graduation, began his career at Richemont Japan in 2007, where he spent six years managing Piaget watch service and repairs. In 2013, he moved to Switzerland and joined Kari Voutilainen’s workshop, where he spent a decade honing his skills.

 

Aigaki began in the machining workshop, mastering techniques such as burnishing, pinion polishing, and tempering – skills he considers fundamental to crafting high-quality watches. With no formal trainers at the time, he researched and refined these techniques himself, building a strong practical foundation. After several years, he transitioned to the watchmakers’ workshop, where he assembled and adjusted complete movements. His most remarkable achievement was adjusting a movement for Besançon Observatory certification – a special commission for a unique timepiece with a natural escapement.

 

Last year, at the age of 40, Aigaki established his own company and set up a workshop in his Neuchâtel apartment. He has since completed the first prototype of the Direct Impulse Tourbillon. The majority of the watch was made using hand-operated tools and only three pieces will be made in total.


Made by hand and hand operated machines. Including Dial Hands Case and Buckle.

Without basemovement.

Without CNC.

All my passion inside.


Movement diam. 30mm

Tourbillon cage diam. 15mm

Case diam. 37mm

18,000 bph


Source : Revolution 





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dedestexhes January 16th, 2025-20:39
This is just crazy! Thx for sharing. 
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patrick_y January 16th, 2025-20:51
I'm taking the liberty to change the primary photo to the movement photo. Let me know if you want me to change it back! Wow. What a cool movement and the in-line architecture is exceptional.
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patrick_y January 17th, 2025-00:00
And wow. Is that two escapement wheels I see in the middle of the Tourbillon? 
Credor January 17th, 2025-07:31
Yes. Its very nice 
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patrick_y January 17th, 2025-08:29
Super nice indeed! 
daniel_coste January 18th, 2025-09:41
It is fine, thanks. My pleasure. Cheers :) 
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m2 January 16th, 2025-20:51
Extremely impressive. 
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ChristianDK January 16th, 2025-21:01
What a fabulous movement. Just 😻 
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TeutonicCarFan January 16th, 2025-21:16
Wow that’s a special piece 
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quattro January 16th, 2025-21:51
Great post, thank you! This is a nice story and an impressive watch.
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