Independents

Several days ago I had an occasion to visit Kari Voutilainen shortly at his new shop. His old shop above the post office in Môtiers having gotten too small he had an eye out for a new premises in the area and was able to acquire a beautiful house with a b...  

Always good for me to learn more about Kari and his work. Much appreciated!

It is really great to see where these beauties come to life. And, yes, I did say "Wow!" at the sight of the finished watch. Just gorgeous! Thanks for posting this. respo

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Thank you, Don, for sharing and posting your pictorial report. The setting in which Kari's timepieces are hand finished and assembled is conducive to the final results of top quality products. I particularly like the window view from his attic atelier ove... 

amazing work, and adorable timepiece. Faisal

Hope to own one in the future. Time will tell. Vte

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100% agree with your final comment - the anticipation is terrible So if the parts in your photos are of the very last Peseaux movement Kari has, is the last of the Voutilainen Observatoire's about to be assembled? This message has been edited by Phinz on ... 

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Amazing workmanship. Hope to acquire one someday. JerryW

Looking forward to what Kari has in store. - SJX

An impressive new set up! I too am also looking forward to the new in-house dials from KV. I wonder what patterns the new dials will be boasting soon.

Thanks Don for the behind the scenes look at Kari's workshop and new tools. -MW

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Thanks Don and Kari for the show and tell. I join you in saying, "WOW!" Ebauche -- It's what you do with it that makes a difference. Kari does it. Regards, MTF PS. For Mrs V's sake, I hope the soundproofing in the basement is good! Living above the shop c... 

A very interesting report. Morten

Very cool to see the finished Peseaux observatory movement and his new workshop. Thanks Don! Regards, ED-209

and hope you will post Kari next creation soon Thank you

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This is report is one of the first times i have got to see the inner workings into KVs shop.His 27 is a piece i have been admiring from a distance for a long time.I am still saving and hope to have one on my wrist by the end of this summer.The 27 I consid... 

And thanks to Kari for "letting us in" and for his beautiful timepieces. Regards, Richard.