Independents

Kari Voutilainen Visits Tokyo! The title says it all I, along with another KV owner (Observatoire AND Chronometer 27) had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Voutilainen ("KV") for the first time in Tokyo. This was made possible by kind offer by Mr. Masahito ...  

Thanks for sharing. Kari takes my breathe away....

very detailed work, I say.

Very nice and classy presentation. Thanks for sharing.

glad you enjoy reading it.....

Wow, i better have a look more into the man behind the watches! Ken, your coverage as always, superb! Hah, wonder why i could not do the same when i was in Tokyo! Cheers Stephen

Hi Stephen, Kari Voutilainen is very much in the spotlight right now, and certainly deserves all of the attention that he is getting, and with standing applause, now including his work for Max. But - you know me - I like the other Finn. A personal thing .... 

To hear from you here is rarer than receiving a Platinum watch! And am i glad for it! Yes my eyes are always on the prowl, and it is sometimes not easy to search for the truth that exists. Thanks for the advice, and i shall be seeing you. Tschuss Stephen

I have been wandering around the Ginza horological district And Kari doesn't travel much... so I guess i was just lucky!

Un ga totemo yoi ne! Arigatou!

I suppose if he's the only indie with that crowning glory it does work... no offence meant in any way, I just found it funny.

NT

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Very interesting report. - SJX

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Nice nice nice!! I've been waiting for this Definitely well worth the wait Ken! Thanks for the gorgeous photos and write up! Now after seeing your photos, you've made the decision all the more harder for me now... looking at that blue dial I'm..... speech... 

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It would be great to have the same opportunity. Maybe some day, who knows? Kari's work is admirable, his timepieces reflect (to me) something that a very few brands have, and that's something to admire. Looking at those movement I feel peace of mind. Ther... 

It is really to each his/her own and personal taste, but Kari's models are very my type. Ken

Many many thanks for this fantastic job! I learned many things that I did not know before, including the very interesting switch to wood as used by PD for striping. And, great photos! To know Kari is to treasure his watches. Wear yours in great health, an... 

This model deserves deeper dig and detailed technical stuff and pics, I thought. Many thanks for your kind words. Coming from you about the pic is really something Ken

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In fact, this would be my favorite pick for the GPHG Men's Watch prize scheduled for the 18th. Nov. 2011. Thanks Ken F

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Great QnA session with him, always great to hear from the watchmaker himself. Best, Horo

There is a reason why he is the favorite by many....

How lucky you are to get to see and interview Kari. The post was very informative and entertaining. Thanks for the great post. Best SamEE

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