A closer look at an impressive debut Even if this is the first time that the name “Cleguer” appears on a watch, founder Mathieu Cleguer is far from a newbie. The Breton watchmaker came through the ranks at several high-end independents, working on the technical teams. Now, though, he truly spreads his wings and releases his first creation, the Cleguer Inspiration One. This debut creation kicks down the door with a big statement. After all, not many watchmakers debut with a brand-new, proprietary escapement. There’s plenty to unpack here, so let’s dive in! Mathieu Cleguer Mathieu Cleguer intended to pursue a technical career in the automotive industry. It goes to show that life regularly throws curveballs, as it was at the Paris Motorshow in 2006 that Cleguer stumbled upon a watch brand’s booth and fell in love. He decided to pursue a technical career in watchmaking instead. We’re glad that he did. Mathieu went to the HE-ARC school in Neuchâtel, studying micro-mechanics.…