Kari Voutilainen Watches: A Collector's Gallery

amanico · 2016-09-09T23:53:37Z

Explore a stunning collection of Kari Voutilainen watches, including the Vingt-8 and 10th Anniversary Piece Unique. See collector photos and insights.

amanico

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Amanico shares a captivating photo essay showcasing several Kari Voutilainen timepieces he has encountered, from a 10th Anniversary Piece Unique to various Vingt-8 models. His post invites fellow collectors to share their own Voutilainen watches, creating a collaborative visual archive of these exquisite independent creations.

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There are not so many, but I live in the hope to see many others, and to be able to take more pictures of them.

Here they are.

1/ The 10th Anniversary Piece Unique.

I saw that watch during our gathering in Vegas in June 2011. That was my first encounter with the Master and with his creations. An unforgettable moment.

2/ The 28, Rose Gold, chocolate dial, belonging to our dear Troublemaker Padj:

3/ KV 28 White Gold, blue dial:

4/ The KV 28 White Gold blue dial from our dear Mike H. Another dial and movement decoration:

I still need to find a Kari Voutilainen watch housing a Peseux movement and some displaying a complication.

But each of these watches are such a feast for the eyes!

Please add yours!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Kari Voutilainen's watches are in a class of their own, possessing the quality of vintage pieces like old UG, Omega/Lemania, PP, and VC chronographs. Many are unique, with varying dial configurations or movement finishes, and they exude a particular aura.
The community actively contributes additional photos of their own Kari Voutilainen watches, including the Observatoire, Chronomètre 27, and Vingt-8 models, further enriching the visual collection.
Kari Voutilainen is described as a true gentleman, and the watches created by his atelier in Môtiers are considered to be on another level of artistry.
The watches are so beautiful it's difficult to choose a favorite, and there are always more to discover and photograph.
A collector expresses a desire to commission a white gold Voutilainen with Geneva stripes and a blue dial with indices, highlighting the bespoke nature of these watches.
One contributor shares a photo of Kari Voutilainen himself wearing a JLC while with other independent watchmakers, including Derek Pratt and Don Corson.

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KMII

Sep 10, 2016

These are lovely

Like all his creations, I guess Did you not take any pictures in Croatia, then? That one had a power reserve complication

amanico

Sep 10, 2016

No, the damn dyslexic guy didn't bring it with him. :))) [nt]

zabreg1 Mr White

Sep 10, 2016

Next time certainly.

It was unplanned. But I will make it up to you. And I insist you use your patented photo studio.

amanico

Sep 10, 2016

With great pleasure. We'll have a nice photo session and Grappas AFTER! ;) [nt]

amanico

Sep 10, 2016

The more we are, the better, for the pictures, and for the grappas. [nt]

zabreg1 Mr White

Sep 10, 2016

Agreed.

I have a feeling it is a start of some new small tradition.

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