Independents

Born on February 8, 1983 in Hokkaidō, Japanese watchmaker Masahiro Kikuno is one of the most original and unique independent creators . He became the youngest member of the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) and the first Japanese full m...  

Wadokei, any iteration will Make me happy for a long while. But all his watches are in the art category. Thank you Emmanuel. Best , Ashot

all his watches are in the art category. His work doesn’t always feature the best finishing, but it’s so imaginative, distinctive, poetic and beautiful… I find it quite fascinating. Best, Emmanuel

These watches are so different from what we are used to see. The tourbillon 2012 is a great piece indeed. I also like the Wadokei and Mokume quite a bit. And the dial side of the So (not the movement, though). Best, Emmanuel

The Wadokei are my favorite, not just philosophically, but artistically as well. However, all of his watches are wonderful art pieces that I'd be overjoyed to examine in person . Thank you so much for sharing this extensive pictorial with us Emmanuel, Fil... 

I’m glad you like this unique watchmaking too! Thanks for your enthusiasm. Best, Emmanuel

and I’m glad you love it! It is so unique. Best, Emmanuel

Perhaps the celestial?

The back not so much. The Wadokei, Mokume or Sakubou feel a little more special perhaps… Best, Emmanuel

A true artist, with an independent mind. Best, Emmanuel

It would be Masahiro-San.

that's a statement that carries a lot of weight. It is indeed difficult to find a more authentic creativity than that of Kikuno. Best, Emmanuel

More of this, please 😎⌚️

True creativity indifferent to external expectations. Best, Emmanuel

The rest generally look “raw” to me but he has my respect for uniqueness and originality. Thank you for a very well researched post!

I agree with you concerning “raw” which is part of the appeal for me. And, yes, uniqueness and originality are definitely there. Best, Emmanuel

Was lucky to seen some of his work in person. Love them

Best, Emmanuel

His website has been pretty static over the last few years, so I was beginning to wonder if he was still actively making watches. The Wadokei and the Sakubou are my two favorites here !

As far as I've understood, he is active but only in the shadow. I agree with you concerning Wadokei and Sakudou. Best, Emmanuel

You can really see the timeline in his creation via this and all of the lovely details he has added! this is my fav kind of watchmaking, when the focus is on the artistry and beauty of the timepiece ! So many of his are my fav lol but i would narrow them ...