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Independent watchmaker Masahiro Kikuno makes each of his wristwatches almost entirely by hand, and by himself. In this video, find out how his dedication and passion sustains his craft, and how he hopes to share Japanese culture with the world through his creations.
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@ramrod132 3 года назад

Clearly, passion and artistry cannot be reduced to a price tag, but for those wondering, wikipedia says his watches sell for around $160,000 USD.

@SRVandDtrouble 3 года назад

That actually seems cheap somehow.

@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 3 года назад

@Jipke It does to me given the craftsmanship and the fact that other watch brands sell for more while mass producing.

@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 3 года назад

@Jipke Depends on how you define mass produced. Watches are being sold for more than 160k that are not one of a kind and don't take a full year to be made.

@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 3 года назад

@Jipke Seek help.

@astrosanimelab2234 3 года назад

@Jipke must have never heard of AP or Patek

@mohitthapa2265 3 года назад

At that rate there will be not many that he will make in his lifetime.. makes them even more desirable, rare.. he is an artist..

@farhanali7455 3 года назад

Sure but supply is not the only thing that aids in appreciation, demand does as well. Unless reason of purchase is the novelty factor or what may have you.

@mikaelgauslaa5547 3 года назад

@@farhanali7455 Lets be real tho, the demand is definitely gonna be there.

@Radiomannn 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more

@johnwayne2103 3 года назад

Look up Philippe Dufour

@afiqdanial3053 Год назад

@@mikaelgauslaa5547 currently he's not accepting order

@appalachiangunman9589 3 года назад

Somewhere a Swiss man is shedding a tear of joy watching this video.

@xres1329 3 года назад

I live in Geneva. Lots of folks who spent (and wasted) their lives in watchmaking live their final days eating in soup kitchens. Buy whole workshops here!

@johanvandersandt8904 3 года назад

@@xres1329 That is super sad... Why is that though? Those men are craftsmen and artists too and dont deserve such an undignified end.

@xres1329 3 года назад

@@johanvandersandt8904 Surprise! The life is not fair. Then-we die. Is not it a bitch?

@johanvandersandt8904 3 года назад

@@xres1329 Yeah... That is true... I just like to remind myself that it could always be worse man and often times it is.

@xres1329 3 года назад

@@johanvandersandt8904 Just don`t overdo it-Because it just MAY do that!

@christiantosumbung5791 3 года назад

More than anything else, a measure of a prosperous society is one in which a person such as this is valued and can thrive.

@RahulKumar-ng2gh 3 года назад

If you think a bit deep, it's like old aristocratic society when kings and nobles used to support artisans, now rich people doing the same

@boomerhgt 3 года назад

Rahul Kumar Yes that's true

@sentry2236 3 года назад

IF only the same could be said for Mexican Artisanal Salt Producers

@fernandomelgar892 2 года назад

@@sentry2236 Very true, artisans can come from anywhere. Staying true to your roots won't necessarily gain your notoriety, though is usually the most intuitive approach.

@slickpeeker Год назад

@@RahulKumar-ng2gh very pessimistic outlook. a lot of passionate artists these days can thrive as long as they are in a conducive environment, with or without the rich's support. the goal is to express artistic endeavor, and being commissioned by the rich for their own liking defeats this purpose

@visho8979 Год назад

Japan is one place where ancient techniques, artifacts, and culture still lives on with the same passion as when it started. I've seen many videos where Japanese craftsmen are able to economically survive and follow their passions.

@Michael-0000 4 месяца назад

It’s the same with Japanese hand tools. Take the KTC Nepros screwdrivers with their beautifully lacquered wooden handles and their socket drive sets. Almost too beautiful to use and definitely tools one would want on display!

@TheHitman- 3 года назад

I have an 1883 waltham pocket watch movement...14kt Gold. No cracks, no scratches, runs perfectly, keeps time perfectly. I had to fight 50 people in a bid war, but I won in the end. And I'm so happy 😊 it makes a patek look like horse poo.

@jazzman5598 Год назад

I am an old musician. I so appreciate what you do. This is where craft at the highest level transforms into art. Peace

@PersonaN007Grata 3 года назад

Stunning. And I thought Grand Seiko and Credor were the only interesting handcrafted pieces coming out of Japan. I wonder how many kidneys one must sell to purchase one of his works. The “making of” book is everything.

@grandvizir 3 года назад

Around 150K, fairly reasonable when you consider labor.

@dante7228 3 года назад

Damn, I don't have enough kidneys to sell!

@Dankyjrthethird 3 года назад

There’s a few other independents in japan making more (relatively) affordable watches, also very nice Check out kikuchi nagawa and asaoka hajime

@shirts2003 6 месяцев назад

An artist who doesn’t care about getting rich or famous. He just loves the work he does. Loves the watches he makes. In a world that moves faster than the hands of the watches he makes, I respect him for making his work successful in a competitive market.

@jamesbizs 2 месяца назад

Oh please lol his watches sell for $150,000 and up

@youdalin2621 2 месяца назад

Remember that 150k had to cover his entire living expenses and operation costs for a whole year - not much when you think about it

@avarmauk 2 года назад

I love that he documents the making and gives that with the watch. I am sure his watches will go down as Japanese horological treasures.

@marta9127 7 месяцев назад

He is amazing! His dedication and passion are inspiring.

@mrpotatoskin2803 3 года назад

Sakubou is Kikuno's latest creation, having just been unveiled at Baselworld 2017, his most distinctive wristwatch, however, is undoubtedly the Wadokei wristwatch. This starts at (about US$160,000) for the basic version, rising to (US$225,000) for the fully engraved model. He is a inspiration to every watch maker.

@gungho57 7 месяцев назад

They are NOT expensive if you look at the passion and craftsmanship. Patek Philippe has models well over 250K and they are industrial pieces. I think he is underpricing himself.

@ThatOneStalin 6 месяцев назад

@@gungho57well...guess he's a humble man, but I do belive ur point of view

@birjub9647 3 года назад

Its all about satisfaction, the maker gets satisfied making the watch sells it to his customer who gets satisfied wearing the watch. Watchmaking is an art!

@dhruvverma2000 2 года назад

wow every japanese craftsman on RU-vid is so damn talented. They are gifted with something that others can only dream about.

@jonathanturner4220 6 месяцев назад

Just like the master samurai sword makers of old. This gentleman creates poetic mechanical marvels for the wrist.. Much respect and honor for this craftsman.

@rightuppercut1426 3 года назад

His craftmanship and patience is out of this world

@lisathomas1622 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful! I’m a craftsman too. I’m 58 and have worked word, metal, wool and paint. These watches are wonderful. I know exactly what he meant when he stated how he enjoys making the pieces. I personally don’t get that same satisfaction in machine manufacturing. It’s satisfying, but when I do my work by hand, it’s on a different level of satisfaction, entirely different. Like cooking a premade meal vs making it from scratch.

@artirana3241 3 года назад

He is smart, i admire his art ! And his looks!! Wish to visit his shop when i visit japan

@pratul96 3 года назад

Same

@jeetendrasonawane7593 3 года назад

Creative and innovative people are the most satisfied people in the world

@boomerhgt 3 года назад

Sometimes the most tortured also

@gregchapman5556 3 года назад

Absolutely fascinating. What a craftsman. I’m lucky to own 3 mechanical watches. I love them because they are alive.

@Mikeyvn 3 года назад

I'm a watch enthusiast as well, which ones do you have?

@go72ko Год назад

@@Mikeyvn I have golden coated DOXA a Swiss made watch a gift from my father. It is maybe around 50 years old.

@phillrock874 3 года назад

A true Artisan! I don't have that level of expertise or focus.

@boomerhgt 3 года назад

Not many do

@sparkplay2369 3 года назад

If I was a balling rapper this is the man I’d go to.

@mattbne7403 3 года назад

then proceed to bling out the piece after getting it

@camarocharger8180 3 года назад

This gave me the same feeling as watching the Nissan GTR engine being hand built by the masters. Built to perfection.

@stevewoodburn3347 Год назад

This is amazing. I can feel his passion and love for what he does, which is so rare these days. I doubt I could ever afford one of these, but have no doubt they are worth every penny.

@puzzler604 3 года назад

You know how it goes when someone says they make the perfect suit. I believe he makes the best of what can be made possible by any tailor with current knowledge. His awareness of the improbability to make a perfect suit makes him the perfect man for this quest.

@dayax3335 2 года назад

This is amazing piece of art. Respect for this man and Japanese as a nation of high esteem.

@section-9 3 года назад

時計のデザインも素晴らしく魅力がありますね

@DerickMagic 3 года назад

Google on the price , Made completely by hand, 6 daylight hours and 6 night hours slowly move around the watch face with the seasons. Each ¥18million (approximately $160,000 USD) watch is tuned to the customer's latitude by Kikuno.

@hammerhand7 3 года назад

yep, check him on Instagram, the watches he make are pure art.

@qiqiyawn8683 3 года назад

What do you mean by 6 daylight hours and 6 night hours?

@ristopaasivirta9770 3 года назад

@@qiqiyawn8683 It's an old japanese time system where the day and night are split each into six units. The lengths of these units vary on the current season (in winter the night "hours" are longer than the day hours, in summer the day hours are longer than the night hours). This also depends on the latitude you are on, switching from northern to southern hemisphere would reverse this behavior of course.

@prmdc1 3 года назад

I can’t believe that I’m saying $160,000 is way too cheap.

@getsajal 3 года назад

@@prmdc1 I believe he needs to charge his pieces 3,4 times that price.

@bruceboatwright7488 3 года назад

I find myself watching more than once, reading the captions on the first pass, mesmerized by the work the second or third time. Superb production values. This seems to hold true in all your videos. I'll always watch more than once. Thank you for making my evening. Bruce

@timothyball3144 7 месяцев назад

I didnt understand a word that he said, but he seems to be a person to admire. He is quietly proud of what he does, but isn't arrogant about it. I dont want to say that he is humble, because - to me anyway - that would mean that he downplays his abilities. He doesn't do that. He knows that he is good, but just lets his work speak for itself.

@johncantrell614 3 года назад

Pretty cool. It must be nice to have that much passion in making something, and the patience to do it a step at a time, in the most thoughtful, and uncompromising way. And when looking at the finished product, you then understand why you did in just such a way.......🙂

@hummerbeats 3 года назад

That is incredible, art on another level

@forrwhat Год назад

Amazing dedication to a craft! Thank you for sharing. In Hawaii we used to have a show from Japan called Soko Ga Shiritai that showcased many of Japan's artisans!

@brewwatchco 3 года назад

He is a brilliant watchmaker!

@davidcobb7446 3 года назад

Intelligence, knowledge, great skill, patience, perseverance, much drive and ambition as well as artistic vision and a sense of history..... and we could all be great watchmakers. Great video, thank you very much.

@carpentrydesigndovetail4219 3 года назад

great guy- the book is a genius touch

@arungera4041 3 года назад

Honoured to see a great artist Pray we preserve the treasure of our world

@joe-vl3nd 3 года назад

Wow Great Stuff Real passion Beautiful time pieces

@ussweeneyd 3 года назад

A lovely story and a great man.

@patrickbaitman8336 3 года назад

The books should be hand written, containing written notes, measurements, and sketches....in his blood from a cut he got while making the watch.

@BobBob-oe9uf 3 года назад

You misspelled "Bateman".

@patrickbaitman8336 3 года назад

@@BobBob-oe9uf Should've went with "Bob" I guess. Easier to spell, even if you get it backwards.

@threethrushes 11 месяцев назад

Let's see Paul Allen's watch.

@Eza_yuta 2 года назад

This guy is so passionated

@Live-Life-Freely 3 года назад

I also used to take a year to finish an assignment and all that just to have to explain that it was so good that my dog ate it.

@haohaohaha 11 месяцев назад

Stunning craftsmanship and breathtaking design of timepiece. I always love watching this kind of documentary cause it redefind the depth of life of human being.

@selenabonilla2281 3 года назад

Wow...thank you for this video! Honestly I just ordered a wrist watch for myself lol I doubt it's handmade but with artwork like this is nice to see what happened behind the scenes. I would love to see more watches utilize the clock face grandfather clocks have with the moving sky that shows the sun and moon for the passing of time.

@martin-fc4kk 6 месяцев назад

making books about your passion is so great, to share is everything!

@robertling9872 Год назад

Beautiful 🙏

@stephenreynolds6239 3 года назад

Truly amazing young man.

@Demonspeeding251 Год назад

Such an incredible process, I'm new to watches in general and seeing the passion people put into it is just amazing.

@rolandwheeler4842 Год назад

Amazing skill and passion!

@akrocuba 2 года назад

Simply OUTSTANDING!

@maikeirini4631 9 месяцев назад

Truly, a remarkable craftsman! If only I could afford a watch made by you!

@calcmandan 2 года назад

Does he create everything by hand? Like the hairspring or the main spring and spring barrel? If so that's truly impressive for the modern age.

@grahamekellermeier8280 11 месяцев назад

Amazing skill great watch it's a work of art.

@LambentOrt Год назад

Beautiful timepieces!

@mohdnoor9511 8 месяцев назад

I hope one day I can make one... its so inspiring watching this video... thank you Sir for sharing.

@photographingtoronto2350 Год назад

They are works of art in the form of a watch.

@AEYEWOLF 3 года назад

Passion is not something that can be found through scientific analysis

@MuhammadTayyab-iv4rd 3 года назад

Google AI hold my beer ...😁😁😁

@shdsfGray 2 года назад

I admire every watchmaker

@katasiapa 3 года назад

Beautiful

@AndrewCampbell-ut6jk 7 месяцев назад

Incredible.

@Losttoanyreason 3 года назад

Master craftsman and artist in one.

@Toboldlygo721 4 месяца назад

I think I've seen one of these watches before made by this man with the numeral blocks they move side to side according to the season 😌👍🏻✨ This man produces the most extremely beautiful watches with his machinery that he has to work with, & it must be wonderful to work with those machines.

@SD-nq6kg Год назад

Let's be honest...his work is priceless really. How can value this, amazing. Probably only ever be 50 pieces he ever makes. Can only imagine their value in the future.

@alexworm1707 2 года назад

That book is a stroke of genious. He should make high end videos too.

@hichembouhlel2825 7 месяцев назад

Amazing skills !

@MimMim-yf9pn 3 года назад

Stunning work, hope to own one someday

@TheMjphoto45 Год назад

Good luck

@prytor 3 года назад

this is another level of art

@duncanidaho2130 3 года назад

Sweet video. Thank you.

@dvms75 3 года назад

Priceless... tradition, artistry, honest work with a purpose. Love ancient values.

@johnthomas7907 3 года назад

Amen ... Unfortunately today there is no value for tradition .. simply look how how many skills are lost ... No artistry... Listen to modern day music ... No honest work with a purpose ... Most industries have become self serving and profit minded .. I'm thankful that these series of documentaries are captured as an artefact of how things should ... Man and morality has become senile and redundant from birth

@alexkaranja3443 3 года назад

Very Inspiring....

@alexandreferro3638 2 года назад

Magnífico!!!

@kayanpi5341 3 года назад

He is amazing at what he does, but personally his designs are not for me.... Then again way to go mister... u r truly gifted

@arjunvrai 3 года назад

Fantastic❤️

@EricBishard 3 месяца назад

Beautiful watches

@mehdi2429 3 года назад

incredible.i am speechless.❤❤❤❤

@amenhotep7704 Год назад

Japanese are masters at watch crafting

@user-mf8xr3ke1w 10 месяцев назад

This is truly beautiful.... I'll be truly honored to have a watch made by your very hands ..

@vickrambal3239 Год назад

Mind blown!! Amazing

@daichifernando9364 3 года назад

Nice work

@aquil3scach088 Год назад

How all began speaking with his commander: -Do you like old watches? -Actually i find them boring - you know you can make 200000 year? -i quit army right now! I began to love those magnificent machines

@kanedateng7604 4 месяца назад

This is art

@urbanhunter81 3 года назад

One of a kind.

@clacicle 3 года назад

Pretty amazing. The only criticism is that the subtitles are covering part of the video. They need to be placed lower.

@smallcnclathes 3 года назад

Placed lower, they can conflict with YT generated subtitles. This is my experience anyway. I now put my captions at the top, this way, any hearing impaired folks can use the YT subtitles.

@rollinrock6696 2 года назад

Phenomenal!

@over2seeyer 2 года назад

Now this is passion!

@LockheedMonster 3 года назад

02:46 anybody else noticed it?

@capricorn839 3 года назад

Nope

@mjlives5428 3 года назад

Yes the ball sac was a perfect dimension.

@itsbdk4827 3 года назад

Don't worry, I did 😂😂

@anthonyrivers8395 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful ❤ elegant 🎍

@Jeezy11 Год назад

2:48 what’s he machining into that one there???? 😂

@Zharticrafts143zha 3 года назад

Wow how i wish to have one

@importfun7192 3 года назад

Hmm , cuddling my Casio ri8 now after watching this.😊

@Actingskint 6 месяцев назад

This is the first time , since wearing a watch as a boy, that I'd like a watch again . Of course , I could never afford his prices . But we're I able, then I would be on the flight to see this man .

@enriqueali 3 года назад

Roger W Smith must feel very flattered... imitation being the sincerest form of flattery! At least in the dedication to solo watchmaking, if not in the actual design aesthetic of the end product