Chronomètre 27 Regulators Watch Collection
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Chronomètre 27 Regulators Watch Collection

By quattro · May 21, 2025 · 17 replies
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Emmanuel, known as 'quattro' on WatchProSite, presents a captivating look at three distinct Kari Voutilainen Chronomètre 27 regulator watches. His detailed post highlights the unique Longines 360 high-beat ebauches and the Art Deco-inspired case design, offering a rare glimpse into these highly sought-after independent timepieces. This article delves into the nuances of these exceptional watches, showcasing why they remain a pinnacle for collectors.

The Chronomètre 27 are regulator watches using Longines 360 rectangular High beat 36,000 vph ebauches originally made for Observatory trials (size: 22.50 x 35.40 mm).

The case (31.50 x 44.00 mm) was inspired by the streamlined car designs of the 1930s and 1940s. 

Kari Voutilainen made roughly 20 in total, both in white and rose gold, mostly with beautiful grey dials but also a few with other dial variants (brown, blue, cream, black).

Here are three examples, two of them unique pieces (Cozmopak posted his wonderful example here).

Best, Emmanuel


A/ ROSE GOLD with GREY DIAL - piece unique










B/ WHITE GOLD with MOCHA DIAL - piece unique (even if not engraved on case back)
















C/ WHITE GOLD with GREY DIAL and BLUED STEEL DIAL SCREWS




D/ KARI VOUTILAINEN holding A MODEL OF THE CHRONOMETRE 27




credit (all photos): @burymewithmywatches

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Ronald Held
May 21, 2025

To see 3 in one post.

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doubleup
May 21, 2025

A couple members have these here. Goes to show what amazing collectors we have here

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gorgav
May 21, 2025

I've never seen this before. Is the larger center disc sapphire? And is that the running seconds?

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quattro
May 21, 2025

Hours are on the above subdial and seconds on the one below. Best, Emmanuel

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amanico
May 22, 2025

The case, the dial, the movement. Just terrific. White Gold for me, please.

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KMII
May 24, 2025

Getting this there is probably nothing beyond I would aspire to - for me the watch is pure perfection 🙌🏻👌🏻

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