Essential by Fabian Pellet

[Ichiran]

First watch by Fabian Pellet - Essential

https://www.fabianpellet.com/

Fabian completed his watchmaking apprenticeship in the Vallée de Joux, and then continued training by specializing in complications and the restoration of antique watches in Le Locle. In 2003, he joined Breguet minute repeater department, and then for ten years in the Grandes Complications/Restoration department.

Each component of Essential is crafted by hand, without CNC.

Hand-finishing and Grand Feu enamel dial.

39mm by 8mm in platinum case.

First edition in platinum limited to 3 pieces.

The next series will be in other materials.

[huydoan]

It looks similar to Yosuke Sekiguchi isnt it? Do you know the price point? I dont see it on the website.


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[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by huydoan

It looks similar to Yosuke Sekiguchi isnt it? Do you know the price point? I dont see it on the website.

Yes I think the dial gives a similar vibe to Sekiguchi's. Interestingly Sekiguchi is based in Switzerland while Fabian is based in Tokyo. Their movements are very different though.

The price for the platinum is CHF 60,000.

[RTG]

Looks great. Not something for me but I like it. Hands are cool.

[ChetBaker]

Extremely cool watch. But: these prices for time only independents are really getting out of control. This watch is approx 75k euros. That’s steep.

[FrugalGreubel]

Such a lovely watch. Never heard of the brand before. Thanks for sharing.

[dmottley]

Great watch, but the price seems high. A Pascal Coyon is 35-40 thousand euro. Probably more in platinum, but not 75k euros.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Extremely cool watch. But: these prices for time only independents are really getting out of control. This watch is approx 75k euros. That’s steep.

Considering the watch components do not involved CNC, comes in Grand Feu enamel dial, platinum case and has 6 interior angles, it is fair in my view. Equivalent artisanal watches are priced higher.

[Pw92676]

Wow. Beautiful inside and out!

[ChetBaker]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Considering the watch components do not involved CNC, comes in Grand Feu enamel dial, platinum case and has 6 interior angles, it is fair in my view. Equivalent artisanal watches are priced higher.

Wasn't the first Brette around 50k and that seemed to have more extensive hand finishing plus more elaborately finished dial? Either way - 75k is a lot of money for a fledgling independent

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Wasn't the first Brette around 50k and that seemed to have more extensive hand finishing plus more elaborately finished dial? Either way - 75k is a lot of money for a fledgling independent

Simon Brette's zirconium SBCA is priced too low in my view. His RG is approximately CHF 80k. RRCCII platinum is CHF 125k. Kari Vingt-8 platinum is CHF 96k. Romain Gauthier platinum IMR is CHF 88k before last year price increase. Sylvain Pinaud Origine platinum is CHF 88k.

Note this one by Fabian does not go through CNC. It is more time consuming to make his movement which is also in-house btw. I thought CHF 60k is fair when comparing to equivalent artisanal watches.

[ChetBaker]

Thanks. That helps me understand the current landscape better.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Simon Brette's zirconium SBCA is priced too low in my view. His RG is approximately CHF 80k. RRCCII platinum is CHF 125k. Kari Vingt-8 platinum is CHF 96k. Romain Gauthier platinum IMR is CHF 88k before last year price increase. Sylvain Pinaud Origine platinum is CHF 88k.

Note this one by Fabian does not go through CNC. It is more time consuming to make his movement which is also in-house btw. I thought CHF 60k is fair when comparing to equivalent artisanal watches.

Agreed.

Although no cnc use is 0 value add for the final product and doesn’t help it in any way.

Would definitely prefer any of those brands you listed


Also the movement is named FAP…lol

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

Agreed.

Although no cnc use is 0 value add for the final product and doesn’t help it in any way.

Would definitely prefer any of those brands you listed

Also the movement is named FAP…lol

Those watchmakers in Switzerland have a big ecosystem to help them with dials, case, finishing and other components but I'm not so sure what are the equivalents in Japan where Fabian is based.

Some collectors like classic simple dials while some like the more contemporary skeletonized or partially skeletonized dials with keyless works displayed. I wholeheartedly hope this one works for him in an increasingly crowded and competitive artisanal market.