Mark in Paris
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It has just arrived (Voutilainen Vingt-8 inside)
Dear fellow
Indy lovers,
I've just received
my Vingt-8 from Kari Voutilainen!
I'm very
happy as you can imagine and amazed by the work done.
I thought I
could share two first pictures and I'm working on a review and hope to post it
soon.
Have a
great week-end everyone.
Cheers, Mark
PS: click on for better quality picture
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-05-17 04:19:25
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It has just arrived (Voutilainen Vingt-8 inside)
Dear fellow Indy lovers, I've just received my Vingt-8 from Kari Voutilainen! I'm very happy as you can imagine and amazed by the work done. I thought I could share two first pictures and I'm working on a review and hope to post it soon. Have a great week...
Wow now that is a highlight of month at least
Heavy hitter you have there Mark Sincerest congrats Damjan
Well, at least for me
it is quite a special one indeed :) Thanks a lot Damjan and I'll prepare a review I hope you'll appreciate. Cheers, Mark
Intricately beautiful!
I love Kari's work and any of his pieces would be a grail to me. Congratulations! This is a really a dream watch.
Re:
I've also been looking at these Voutialinen watches a lot these last years. They represent something special, imho. Thanks for your nice comment Richard! Cheers, Mark
More...
I made several pictures but have a problem with uploading quality. When it is settle I'll be happy to post more :) Thanks for your warm comments Nicolas. Cheers, Mark
Beautiful Catch, Mark
great strap choice color too! You will never tire of this work of art. Important add to your collection. Wear in th best of health Joe
Classic
I think that indeed I might be happy to wear this one for a very long time! The watch was given to me with a black strap and the blue one which is indeed very well matching the blue parts. Thanks for your words Joe :) Cheers, Mark
That is amazing!
Congrats Mark! Pls share more! Enjoy in the best of health! Cheers Robin
I will!
I'm preparing several pictures and wish to post them soon with a review. Thanks a lot Robin! Cheers, Mark
Wow fantastic Mark !
Tell us more! Enamel Dial !? Extremely elegant and understated version !
Lacquered dial
It is a lacquered dial François, I'll explain it in my future review but there are several layers and the last one is polished. The shine surface is beautiful in the metal and is a little bit warmer than enamel. Thanks for your words :) Cheers, Mark
WOW!!!!!
Big Big Congratulations Mark! I love it!!! Is this an enamel dial... it is stunning, I love the way it is so clean. Looking forward to seeing your review and congrats again. Andrew
Not enamel but lacquered
In fact it is done in several layers that I'll explain in detail in my review but the finishing is stunning. I wanted a quite pure dial on this one, even if I love his "guilloché" work. Thank you very much for your comments Andrew, I know that from your c...
I remember seeing one and a black one...
and was amazing... its a great choice! Any of Kari's to be honest is a good choice :) Weekly pictures required now! Cheers Andrew PS. Its Vingt-8 big brother is sat next to me and says Hi :) ...
There is a recent one too in black
When I got mine I could see a black one Kari just finished, I have some pictures that I keep for a little post. The black one is superb too, even if it is more difficult to keep clean (fingerprints, dust...) Funny remembering when you posted yours, just b...
Unbelievable.....
That looks just perfect. PLEASE some close ups of the dial (and movement). Just an incredible timepiece in every way. Love it. Darren
Yes it will come...
I'm preparing a review in which I'll share more pictures. The dial shine is difficult to get in pictures (it remains matt on pics). I appreciate a lot your kind words Darren, thanks! Cheers, Mark
Dear Mark
I am so happy for you. It looks wonderful. You have taken some risk by choosing this less trodden path and I must say it came up trumps. Not an easy approach when one knows how nice and unique Kari's guillochés pieces are. I did not see your piece a coupl...
It was a choice I needed time to make
and was finally strongly fixed in the end. I think it is nice to have both dials and I have time to think about one for the future. (I answered your PM :) ) Thanks a lot again Z' ! Cheers, Mark
ADD: additional image
The image doesn't look that good but if you click on it you'll have a better picture. Cheers, Mark ...
Mark, please remember Moderators have to be role models...
and you just failed miserably on account of lack of self constraint... Honestly, I have rarely seen such a compelling combination of both front and back. The former is an example of elegance, whereas the back tells immediately what it is all about. Both s...
The Vingt-8 has indeed 2 different sides
but this time you're right to mention that they are quite very so. The case is in white gold, so it remains quite normal but as you noticed I wanted a pure and elegant dial. The lacquered finishing was very well meeting my expectations in that matter. I'l...
Finnish quality
Yes it does Kari! The level of finishing is really very high and this is something I really much look after when considering watches. Thanks a lot for your message Kari :) Cheers, Mark
Big Congrats Mark...
You're part of a very exclusive club now and what a beautiful piece, I love the bridge over the Balance Wheel, so elegant. Wear it in Health and More Pics Please :-) HAGWE, S
Balance bridge is indeed something very appealing
and holds a major place in the movement. And I'm indeed proud to be able to have this watch, I imagine as you are with your Vianney halter :) Thanks a lot for your nice comments Salman! Cheers, Mark
Huge congrats, Mark! This is a great looking watch in white dial...
And time only, that's all I need! Looking forward to you detail review. Rgds Raymond
This is something I was looking for indeed
a pure and elegant watch, without being boring or too simple. THe lacquer and white color are looking fantastic in the real and impossible to bring with a picture. Thanks a lot for your message Raymond! Cheers, Mark
Bravo Mark...
A very elegant specification. It is to Kari's great credit that the quality of his pieces remains at the very highest - perhaps even improves - as time goes by. Doubtless you have extremely sore 'smile muscles' - enjoy! Cheers, pplater.
Improvements
Yes, I think it is something we can recognize from Kari: he likes improving movements if he sees an opportunity to. Thank your for you kind comments pplater, this is really the combination I wanted. More to come in the review :) Cheers, Mark
Sexy!
Very sexy movement, Love the beautifully bridged big balance, beautifully finished visible crown and ratchet wheels! Rishad
Quite all the parts are distinct and look indeed very well finished
Thanks a lot Rishad! Cheers, Mark
Congrats Mark!!
You must be on cloud 9 now :) Love this dial design, and the movement isn't bad either ;) Cheers, Anthony
Yes I am,
and don't stop looking at the dial, maybe more than the back surprisingly :) Thanks for your words Anthony! Cheers, Mark
Indies have a special place in watchmaking
and I feel this one is an important one indeed. Thanks for your kind comments Julian :) Cheers, Mark
Huge congrats
Not the guillochés rich dial we often see but the pure and clean elegant doesnt make it any less Kari. Eagerly waiting for your upcoming review. Wear it in health! Joseph
Very thoughtful thanks Joseph
I'm working on it and hope to post it before summer holidays :) Cheers, Mark
C'est magnifique!
Just saw this and I wish to send you the biggest congratulations! That is parfait! Hope to join in this exclusive club next year.
Merci!
I appreciate your (French) message very much :) Glad you like it too. Cheers, Mark
Thank you!
It was something I was looking at for quite a long time now. Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Mark