Hey Sidney, my pleasure!

Feb 20, 2017,02:18 AM
 

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

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BaselWorld 2017: Masahiro Kikuno New Model

 
 By: KIH : February 18th, 2017-23:25
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...  

Really outstanding work!

 
 By: mpg13 : February 18th, 2017-23:53
I love the combination of fine watchmaking and traditional craft. Best, Martin

Very nice work indeed! Couldn't agree more!

 
 By: MCG (Markus) : February 19th, 2017-01:16
Question: the "thing" at the 12, what is it? Does it move or turn?

That is "Family Crest" - it doesn't move or turn.

 
 By: KIH : February 19th, 2017-02:03
You can have your house flag there or replace it with the second hand subdial, he says....

In this context, work of art is not an hackneyed expression

 
 By: Alkiro1 : February 18th, 2017-23:56
Many thanks Ken for this report. Best wishes Alkiro

I love such exclusive news !

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : February 19th, 2017-00:55
of such an exclusive Japanese watchmaker and his products ! Very very impressive. Thanks alot Ken for your report Cheers Robin

Yup, there are many types of watchmakers...

 
 By: KIH : February 19th, 2017-02:04
.. and his style is one of my most favorite!

Awesome work.

 
 By: VMM : February 19th, 2017-01:43
Fantastic post. Thank you. Vte

Wow

 
 By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : February 19th, 2017-06:25
Just wow!

True craftmanship.

 
 By: willski : February 19th, 2017-11:32
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.

He has been AHCI full member since 2013...

 
 By: KIH : February 19th, 2017-14:37
.. 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......

34 years old!

 
 By: willski : February 20th, 2017-08:51
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.

Thanks again Ken!

 
 By: sidneyc : February 19th, 2017-23:00
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... 

Hey Sidney, my pleasure!

 
 By: KIH : February 20th, 2017-02:18
Did I mention that he is also a GREAT guy? )

Fantastic Report...

 
 By: mdg : February 20th, 2017-20:17
Thank you for expanding my knowledge of a very interesting independent maker.

What movement is inside this watch?

 
 By: takashi78 : May 16th, 2017-20:38
His creations are always amazing. Any idea what movt he puts inside this watch? His own design or modified?