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Unboxing the Yosuke Sekiguchi
It has been a wait of two years but when the watch arrived this week, it was totally worth it.
I was moonstruck when I first saw the released pictures of the Yosuke Sekiguchi watch - it ticked all the right boxes - grand feu enamel dial, Roman indices, hand-winding movement, perfect size and weight...
Here are the specifications:
- Movement YS-Y01 with hand winding
- Diameter 39.5mm
- Height 12 mm
- Case in 18k rose gold (also available in white gold)
- Hour, minute and second hands in 18k rose gold
- Grand feu black enamel dial with white Roman numerals (also available in white enamel)
- Sapphire crystal glass
- Frequency 18,000 alternations per hour (2.5 Hz)
- Water resistance 30 meters
- Brown alligator leather strap with 18k rose gold buckle
- Power reserve 40 hours
The Primevere (primrose in French) is the first model launched by Japan-born independent watchmaker Yosuke Sekiguchi, who decided to model his watch against 19th century (1871) Jules Jurgensen pocket watches.
It is a substantial timepiece, entirely hand-made, providing an elegant feel with exquisite finishing. The bridges are German silver with a fine circular brushed graining. The winding wheels are frosted but have mirror polished chamfers on their teeth.
The glossy enamel dial features elegantly designed (tall and thin) Roman numerals and a railway minute track. I understand this is produced by Donze Cadrans, one of Switzerland's renowned enamel dial makers. The soldered lugs are gently curved and are linked to a subtly concave bezel. The subsidiary seconds are punctuated by dots denoting five-second intervals.
Here are pictures of the box and the certificate of origin.
And some photos of parts taken from the brand's official web site:
My apologies for the hastily taken smart phone pictures. I promise to take some nicer ones in due course...
Sam
He has been loving in France and Switzerland for
20 years. You can Google for his story...
♥️ I’m in love
Ok, so personally I’d go for white gold, just because I’m not so much a coloured metals person.
But this is really gorgeous too. Congratulations.
Enjoy and do share more pics when you can!
Best
E.
But this is really gorgeous too. Congratulations.
Enjoy and do share more pics when you can!
Best
E.
Congratulations, this is a sublime piece.
Every element of it as it should be and in harmony with each other, this is beautiful watch making. Thanks for sharing and wear it in health.
Congratulations on your really beautiful new watch
I too had never heard of this designer and maker but he seems to have done everything more than just right it really is a stunning yet understated piece. I also would go for a white gold as is my preference but it really is just so beautiful you can't really go wrong with either version. Wear it in good health and happiness that I am sure it will bring you.
Marc
Some would say the watch is a bit thick
But I like watches with substantial weight...
Congratulations Sam!
One of the best made time only watches in the market. I have stopped collecting by the way but it is nice to see your passion at full swing! 
Huge congratulations!
As you may know by two of my previous threads (here and there), this is a dream watch for me.
I went to Le Locle a couple of weeks ago and met Yosuke Sekiguchi and his distributor Julien Vallon: both are incredibly nice people.
I've been able to see the timepieces in the metal and loved them. Unfortunately, the price is too high for me.
I also visited the local watchmaking museum and could see the pocket watches which were inspirational for the architecture of the caliber.
Wear this beautiful timepiece in the best of health.
Regards, Emmanuel
Thanks for the pictures.
I believe there was a price adjustment (of 33%) from two years back, once the watch attracted much attention
Yes, unfortunately.
And I must say that knowing that only Yosuke Sekiguchi can service his watches for the moment, as he told me, was a caveat for me.
But in a few years from now he will have trained some watchmakers, hopefully.
Anyway, his watches are as beautiful and attractive as can be and I'm sure you will enjoy yours very much.
Gorgeous watch from an independent watchmaker unknown to me until now. Congratulations!
Huge congratulations! I've been following the progress of his work, what a special piece of a multi year journey for you and the watchmaker finally realized.
Anxious moments from potential delays? Changes to design? Not making delivery at all?
Wow congratulations!
The hand-finishing in the movement is sublime! Really enjoy your unboxing and thanks for posting it.
11 beautiful interior angles
and lovely placed bridges. The movement is so refreshing and beautiful to look at.