Independents

Independent watchmaker Yosuke Sekiguchi has unveiled the 2026 edition of his “ Primevère ”, which features two novelties : A yellow gold case , a material never used in the previous iterations. A Grand Feu enamel dial cut from solid gold with stylized Ara...  

Of course, I would prefer white metal.😆 I think I prefer the Roman numerals in this case. Seeing the numbers upside down at the bottom would drive me crazy.🤪 For a Japanese brand, I’m surprised by the case diameter. I would expect perhaps 36mm - 38mm.🤔 Th... 

for over 25 years and considers himself a Swiss watchmaker: I don’t know if it explains the case diameter, but he told me this very clearly 😅! Yes, Roman numerals might be more appropriate here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Best, Emmanuel

Unfortunately when I met him and considered acquiring one of his watches the prices had increased by 20k because he was more and more sought after… Roman might be the way to go, indeed. Best, Emmanuel

and his hand-finishing. Very exquisitely done.

At least it appeals to me very much. Best, Emmanuel

Hard call between roman and arabic. The roman numbers are "cleaner" but i love the design of the arabic - especially figures 2, 3 and 9.

And you describe their respective appeal very well! Best, Emmanuel

but I don’t like the Arabic numerals. The Roman numeral dial on the other is very nice.

And I understand your feeling concerning the Arabic numerals. Roman might definitely be the way to go. Best, Emmanuel

I agree, the stylized Arabic numerals are novel and excellent. As nice as the Romans are, the Arabic are also classy. I’m curious whether he offers white mets besides gold, and what the wait time is for his pieces. Thanks for sharing.

This is his own personal watch… Waiting time? Last February, he only had two examples left: I could have bought one but prices had gone from 60 to 80k, so too much for me unfortunately. I imagine the price is even steeper now. And I imagine waiting time i...  

Beautiful movement calibre.

The movement is wonderful. The omega-shaped spring click is a delight! Best, Emmanuel

but I also love the classic look of the Roman one. Best, Emmanuel

I do like the yellow gold case with the black enamel/stylized Arabic numerals. I'm normally a Roman numeral guy, but the styling of these is really, really nice. And black enamel, too! And I didn't even mention the superb movement. This one is a winner al... 

But I also like the Roman one a lot… Thanks for sharing your reaction. Best, Emmanuel

I love the Roman numerals slightly better for the overall design due to its inherent classicism, but the Arabic variant he chose to use on the new iteration is aesthetically fantastic, and I do very much appreciate the 'proper' orientation of numbers 4 th... 

And what you say about the numbers 4 through 8 is very true. Have a great Easter Monday. Best, Emmanuel

Also, as much as I love his work, and it is surely phenomenal that he can now command the prices that he does, 70-80 or more thousand for a time-only piece is, to me, incomprehensible territory to be perfectly blunt =(