Introducing Daizoh Makihara: a new Japanese Independent set to rock haute horlogerie

Chances are, unless you are well versed in the Japanese independent watchmaking world, the name Daizoh Makihara does not strike a bell Here is a short introduction when the Cheif Editor visited and chatted with Daizoh about his creation The Kikutsunagimon sakura, or "Chrysanthemum link coat of arms and cherry blossoms" is a reflection on his thinking about combining vanishing Japanese craft with traditional watchmaking.

The technique is executed by Daizoh himself, and is made by hand engraving the pattern, polishing, and then hand hammering using a nail like tool to create the texture of the background which looks like tremblage The case is made by a case maker in Japan to Daizoh's design, which reminds us of the case design used by A Lange & Söhne.

Daizoh is currently Associate Professor of Watch Technology and Engraving at the Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry, having previously trained and graduating in 2010 from the college as a Master Watchmaker Daizoh Makihara Kikutonagimon Sakura "Chrysanthemum link coat of arm Cherry tree" Specifications and Price. . Source