Horological Meandering

Dear friends! Northern hemisphere is locked in cold grip of winter so it is very appropriate that we travel far North to meet our next POTM well know Patek connoisseur and petrol-head Kari aka Stay warm and enjoy! Yours D 1. Please introduce yourself! My...  

......i think its probably fair to say that you have that Factor X too. Fascinating insight. The very best to you.....

Where is my Factor X? I'm sipping beer in Singapore, wife and two daughters around. And I had a good working day. Best, Kari

our GTG in Singapore soon ! Cheers, Gordon

I love reading personal accounts of successful and interesting lives, this is a great monthly column of this forum 😁

All I will say is cheers to you & yours

Even though it probably feels like the normal thing to do as a parent a lot of people manage to F that up big time.

and in the end she managed in an admirable way. Best, Kari

We just read the funny part, but i know (for sure) that being surrounded by women only is sometimes....odd!

During my thesis at university 7 women. Friends always think it's like being Hugh Hefner, when colleagues are nice. But it's not😔 The only thing we can talk about is food. But their on diet. Always It's a tough life. Trying to be serious for a while, I ad... 

I simply do not know how to produce boys. Best, Kari

Kari, You enjoy life and is great to read your enjoyments. Cheers, Nilo

a very interesting read especially as the rate of your posts have decreased.

Please specify. If I understood correctly, I will tell why. Best, Kari

Informative posts almost daily. As of lately I feel less educated with your posts being less frequent than before.

There are many things I do not like. An example is the price increase of 5711 and 5712 tomorrow. In the world where the inflation is rather low, a 20% price jump is a lot. "We do it because we can" in an attitude I do not like. Best, Kari

Thank you for sharing with such detail. It's alway interesting to know what goes into creating and supporting another WIS.

I truly enjoyed every bit of this. Thank you for taking the time to share in great detail your story!

And I think there is no better an “ambassador” for Patek Philippe than a petrol-head & wine-guzzling Finn with 4 daughters. 😉😀 -joe

And I promised to buy them all a Patek as a graduation present. Best, Kari

You will have to teach them to wear men’s watches... starting with your wife’s 5524 ☺️

Tarja should showy one day her very small and feminine watches. Vintage Patek from the years when ladies' watches had movement made for those. Best, Kari

I particularly liked your story about your first Rolex. Best wishes Alkiro

it means that at least once you had one litre of too much... Best, Kari

Best wishes Alkiro

It's 11 pm and the saldo of the last hour is 5-6 beers. A fresh came again. Best, Kari

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

but if you ask 5969A is dearer. Best, Kari

Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you for sharing your life story with us. I must commend your frankness and if I may say your bravery for doing so because I don’t believe its so easy to be so open...or maybe not for me at least..

, Thanks for sharing your stories and times with PuristS. We are all woven into the intricate tapestry of Life but your warp and weft are thicker than most..... MTF ...  

I think you realy opened your heart here and let us show some nice stories about yourself You have a great taste of watches and live imho 👌🏻 Looking forward to see more pics from your collection .

You’ve had a fascinating life and with its share of ups and downs. My congratulations to you for your fine collection of watches and daughters. Incidentally, the last photograph is very charming indeed. Regards Kev.

Different mothers and age difference of 14 years. Still they love each others deeply. Best, Kari

Inspiring article and thanks for sharing...the last time I read something this long was Hororgasm post. All the best to your daughters and stay Happy dr kol. Cheers

Hoping to get an invite when you get to open the Latour 2010.

... you enjoy so much. It is so awesome to read about each of our colleagues in passion in this wonderful series created and produced by our dear Damjan. Thanks a lot to dear D for this! I enjoyed so much reading your writing Kari. As Joe say, you got tha... 

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your personal life, the ups and downs The watches... One of my favourite posts in a while!

I am very specialised on downs, too. Best, Kari

At the same time I'm a bit worried about the policies of Patek. If we would be speaking about shares, what are you doing when you do not fully appreciate the management's actions? Sell! is the command, not Buy. Best, Kari

But I'm considering seriously the "sell" command. Best, Kari

Thanks Kari, and once again, Damjan, for this bio.

and kudos to Mr. D for keeping the POTM series running.

Congratulations to you and your family for overcoming the adversity that life sometimes brings. Continued success to you all. I always look forward to reading your posts and thoughts on watches and the industry Best

.... And utterly inspiring to say the least! Dr Kari, we are definitely fortunate to have you in the community, the same way your daughters are blessed to have a giant of a man for a father. I am personally thankful for your kind guidance in acquiring the... 

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You are always candid here.

In real life, when thinking in an objective way, I am a fan of BP. And this is not a joke! Best, Kari

You are legend Kari, I love how you see life; drinking a good bottle myself right now so cheers to you! Thanks for this memorable insight.

Or in fact my wife did. Best, Kari

All the best and happy to read many more posts going forward. Cheers, HSTE

But by definition we must be when we face real challenges. Best, Kari

Thanks for sharing your ups and downs in life. Life is certainly not Time only ! It can be as complicated as a Split second , pass us by in a Minute ( repeater ) , wishing you a Perpetually vibrant one ! I have a lot to learn from you. Your friend F

I was recalling meeting you and your young wife at IGOTT in Las Vegas, and enjoying the great dinner at the traditional restaurant in Tallin’s Old Town, while your daughter charmed the roomful of diners. Thanks for that evening. And I remember a post wher... 

Anne was charming nobody in the restaurant. She was screaming and spoiled the appetite of others. However, she just turned 4 and she's already semi-human. Best, Kari

Anyway, I noticed 5960P - 016 in your collection. How is it treating you? I've scored one yesterday in NYC.. Thanks in advance, Ivan K ...  

To an unique one. Best, Kari

The two-year old “entertained” the other guests. Sometimes punctuation makes all the difference. It was still a very nice dinner, thank you. Mike