Heritage
The tradition of watchmaking within the Jurgensen family began in the 18th century and has been passed down through generations.
Its philosophy continues to live quietly today, in a workshop in Le Locle, Switzerland.
The Origins of Jurgensen
The story begins with Jorgen Jorgensen, a watchmaker who lived during the same era as Abraham-Louis Breguet.
His son, Urban Jurgensen, traveled throughout Europe to refine his craft and was eventually appointed watchmaker to the Danish Royal Court.
Renowned for their precision and quality, Jurgensen timepieces earned an enduring place in the history of horology.
A Legacy in Le Locle
Jules Frederic Jurgensen later settled in Le Locle, Switzerland, where he pursued beauty through construction rather than decoration.
His watches embodied a unique balance of strength and refinement ? robust in structure, yet delicate in
execution. This philosophy continues to inspire watchmakers today.
Yosuke Sekiguchi
At the age of sixteen, Yosuke Sekiguchi decided to become a watchmaker and left Japan to pursue his dream in Europe.
Learning his craft in a foreign country, overcoming language barriers and countless challenges, he dedicated himself to the art of watchmaking.
Today, he works from his workshop in Le Locle, creating watches under his own name.
Continuing a Philosophy
What inspires Yosuke Sekiguchi most is the philosophy found in the movements created by the Jurgensen watchmakers of the 19th century.
Their beauty was not merely decorative. It resided within the structure itself.
Delicate components supported by substantial bridges.
The contrast between strength and fragility.
The harmony created by this balance reveals the true essence of a watch.
His watches are not reproductions of the past.
They are contemporary creations that carry forward the spirit of traditional watchmaking while expressing it in a modern form.
The philosophy that began with Jurgensen continues to live on, quietly, in a workshop in Le Locle.
“The primrose flowers which start impatiently blossoming despite being under the snow are the symbols of my watches that have started to beat. It’s what I have always wanted to do. The three petals represent my wife and my two children. My initials are also embedded in my creations.”