Horological Meandering

Great reading you, Kari! I always wondered about headache.... Now I know why! Thank you! Best Blomman

It is always interesting to read the story behind the collector and you have been so open and honest in your personal story I hope that your journey continues - family wise and watch wise- that MR is certainly a lot to chew off and digest Thank you again ... 

But it's a MR47 - a product tanker. Best, Kari

Sounds like a PP MR and 5th daughter will be on the way.

when the 5th is concerned. And what comes to PP, it depends on their future policies. Best, Kari

Congratulations - authentic, passionate and humble. A very rare find and very high on my value scale. C.

and finding out more about one of our PuristS family. Thanks for sharing! Andrew

I am a happy man. I do not care at all what others think. Best, Kari

We do not know each other, but I have to say I really appreciated reading your more than amazing post I already admired many of your previous posts, in which with no fear you criticized your most loved brand for some choices you didn’t like or another bra... 

You are seriously dating with the latest Miss Universe. But she makes loud and stinky farts publicly. What will you do? You probably try to educate her. Right? I think sometimes Patek farts laud and I'm telling my opinion to them just after I hear the sou... 

Makes me remember a few motos as I get older- 1. The ONLY thing we leave behind after our deaths is our children 2. A man should not be judged by his success but how many times he picks himself up to move onto the next challenge 3. Life is short, be nice ... 

I hope it felt as good to write, as it was to read! I echo everyone in the appreciation for you sharing such a fascinating and moving journey. It will be great to see what the future brings us all, and hope that in this journey we all remember what’s trul... 

Live a long life and keep healthy. You are blessed with your daughters and Darja. All the best my friend. Hope to meet you someday and your beautiful family. Cheers! Geross.

Hope the minute repeater will soon join your collection. As for a 5170a, I hope you have Patek's ear. It'd be so tempting. I wish you and your family all the very best. Ken

.. pretty much at full throttle and so forward looking ! Always have been appreciating your often candid views about watches and related brands & industry.. Thank you for sharing so many details of your colorful life, and passion for Pateks, but especiall... 

I know you better now Kari. Thanks for sharing your passion here with us on PuristSPro. It was always a pleasure meeting you a few times in Singapore too. Cheers robin

inspiring and very interesting! thank you.

Wow... just wow! Your watch knowledges are very impressive. Like you, I’m going “Platinum” as well. Still a long way to catch up to you. My first was 5970P, then 5711P, now 5131P. Btw, has your wife been talking to you about HER 5524 Pilot yet?

I just visited Hermes in Orchard road and now I'm very poor again. Best, Kari

Sure... : )

I’m surely glad that you found Purists as it is our gain really Your life is indeed very rich of experience and knowledge I hope we can meet up one day so I can help you with the Ch Petrus and latour Best regards to you and your beautiful family Mohannad ... 

are actually the college fund of my #4. Not for my enjoyment. Best, Kari

And then maybe some single malt

No negligence trying to be fair with my children hehehe Thanks JT

Thank you for sharing Kari, you’ve lived an exciting and full life! It really was very insightful and I wish you the best of luck!

Amazing story/life thanks for sharing Kari. If you ever u ever in Dubai call me let’s have dinner. Iqbal

Great I’m looking forward to it. Iqbal

it always becomes so much more interesting when people dare to be honest and open. But that takes courage, of course. I must admit my heart sank when I read about the hardships of your daughters. That’s a very big price they had to pay. But it sounds like... 

It looks my daughters are quite balanced and happy now. I just organised today an internship to #1 to a SG investment bank and the two future MD will come here for an internship next summer. My #4 is just 4 and happy because she has a great and loving mom... 

Thank you for sharing with us your quaint outlook on life. Best regards, Alex

Is when will I get to Croatia to have some grappa with him, Kari... to which I can only reply that hopefully soon! As for Purist of the Month or Week, AndrewD asked me to participate about 6 or 7 years ago. I'm sure the post is to be found easily. All the... 

It is too short not to enjoy it!

lovely to see you as POTM Well deserved Best Imran

Always nice to read about the journey and understanding the thinking and rationale behind the many hobbies we have. Now that you’re in Singapore more, we might actually be able to meet at some point....at one of the many GTGs.

. . . or Tito's? ...  

Finlandia is for foreigners and real Finns drink Koskenkorva. It's the best of the best! Best, Kari

A pleasure to read such an insightful and interesting POTM, thank you. We have some of your Baltic weather here in the UK right now too 😉. All the best, Giles.

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Thank you so much for such an honest and open account. How very generous to share yourself with our community like that. A fascinating read! Especially for a young man like me. I couldn’t do half of what you do! Some blokes have outstanding constitutions!... 

Very impressive

It makes my life to look so boring 😉 I've just started participating here but have been following your posts for quite some time. I really appreciate that you have taken the time to answer all those questions so nicely to tell us about your interesting "a... 

i've always been fascinated when you post pics of your PP...but reading about your life & the path you paved for yourselves - just gave another dimension by itself ! life is all about 'choices' & we keep making those... keep posting more pics of Patek ! G... 

Great insight! All the best & good luck with son/daughter No5 in future 😊

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The PuristS are a wonderful forum - I can simply not imagine that sharing on such personal level is happening on other watch blogs. It great to see that our shared passion for watches crosses all borders. Have a nice weekend Kari and best regards from Luz... 

I will start the journey today from hot Singapore to cold Lapland. Finally some snow! Best, Kari

Thanks Kari for the story. Real, true and heart warming.

while I would do many things different than you, but you seem to have gotten it all right. I really like your very straightforward approach to life, you go all into it or nothing. I admire people who have such a clear concept to follow in life. I wish I h... 

I am happy to be relatively happy. Best, Kari

Great to find out a bit more about you, Kari To many more watches, the odd Fiat and lots of health and fun with your family

I have not been on PuristS much lately but your recent interview about watches, life and family is a good one for me to get back into it. The picture of your cabin. I remember well the hospitality and time we spent in Ivalo in your cabin. Priceless! And t... 

You can't compete with your president but close. Best, Kari

BTW, Donald asked if he could charter one of your ships for a party. Bob

There are many who would like to close the cork... Best, Kari

BTW ~ You look much younger without your facial hair. Aloha, Bob

and I must admit I was wrong. Things are going towards much worse than I predicted. PS. It's better to look older - that keeps too eager young chicks away. Best, Kari

and for me, a self reflection... Thank you for your candid account.

Having gotten to know a little bit about Dr Kol over the years, I did know about the cars, the hunting, and the shipping business (tough business, deciding to start construction on a ship because oil business is good and then oil goes down so much that by... 

the life span of tankers is 15-20 years. During this time a lot can happen where you could not imagine it to happen. Best, Kari

...presentation. It's good to 'meet' the man behind such fabulous watches and cars.

Enriched with a large amount of spirit and dry humor. Reading your story, Kari, I also feel the seriousness, sincerity and down-to-earth attitude of a hard working man knowing very well the old adage „there is no such thing as a free lunch“ in life. With ... 

Much appreciated! Cheers D

quite inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us your great story!