Independents

PuristSPro exclusive! He is still making his second "Wa-Dokei" (makes only ONE per year, and he got three orders, one has been just delivered, and in the making of the second...), but he is ready to announce his latest model at the upcoming BaselWorld 201...  

I love the combination of fine watchmaking and traditional craft. Best, Martin

Question: the "thing" at the 12, what is it? Does it move or turn?

You can have your house flag there or replace it with the second hand subdial, he says....

Many thanks Ken for this report. Best wishes Alkiro

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of such an exclusive Japanese watchmaker and his products ! Very very impressive. Thanks alot Ken for your report Cheers Robin

.. and his style is one of my most favorite!

Fantastic post. Thank you. Vte

Just wow!

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Looks quite amazing, and I'm sure in person even more so. I actually prefer this model to the Mokume-Gane, even if the dial of the latter takes much more time and effort. Thanks for sharing as otherwise I'd never even be aware of this artist.

.. now he is 34 years old, yet, adamant about making watches as if he were making watches hundreds of years ago. He hopes to make watches that would surprise those legendary watchmakers in the past, made in the same way......

Wow so young. A great benefit is that any owners will have comfort he should be around for a long time It will be interesting to watch him 'evolve' and the direction is watchmaking takes him.

Masahiro-san is a watchmaker I admire dearly and I always dream to being able to own one of his creations. This new model look fantastic. I love his attention to detail and his unique style of incorporating Japanese elements into traditionally hand-made w... 

Did I mention that he is also a GREAT guy? )

Thank you for expanding my knowledge of a very interesting independent maker.

His creations are always amazing. Any idea what movt he puts inside this watch? His own design or modified?