Comments:
Although I was very nervous ( the guys in my tour group can confirm that) to see if I made the right choices (guilloche patterns, color, accent colors, etc.) I could not have been more pleased with what I saw on Kari's personal workbench. An everyday three handed watch loaded with the DNA of Kari Voutilainen with extremely good legibility. Simple yet classy.
A very nice watch box!
Perfect Timing - Kari Voutilainen "Grail" and the PuristsPro Swiss GTG
Back in November 2016, I was fortunate to reserve #9/10 of the Kari Voutilainen Limited Edition of his Vingt-8 in Titanium thanks to the help of Mike S and Rob Weintraub at Manfredi Jewelers ( Kari's AD in the US). After much research and help from Rob, Mike S and other fellow watch collectors input, I finalized my selections for my "grail". A couple months later, I was lucky enough to get an invite to join the PuristsPro Swiss GTG. The timing was perfect. I would be concluding a family reunion trip in Europe on the first day of the Swiss GTG. A quick flight from Amsterdam to Geneva and I could combine the two trips. I couldn't believe my luck. I knew I would get a chance to see my grail timepiece in process at the tour of Kari's workshop. A personal highlight to an unbelievable itinerary arranged by Mike S and Mike H.
This was awaiting my arrival on the top floor of the atelier......
Although I was very nervous ( the guys in my tour group can confirm that) to see if I made the right choices (guilloche patterns, color, accent colors, etc.) I could not have been more pleased with what I saw on Kari's personal workbench. An everyday three handed watch loaded with the DNA of Kari Voutilainen with extremely good legibility. Simple yet classy.
The watch was nearly complete. Just a few adjustments, some case engravings, straps and final control monitoring from the Master and the project would be complete.
Fast forwarding to this morning, the watch was delivered!
A very nice watch box!
A closer look....
I love the blued balance bridge. Kari said this was the first time he had ever done that!
A mandatory wrist shot....
Even a closer look.....
Thank you again to Mike H and Mike S for arranging the GTG. I will be sure to post more photos with different strap combos as well. A perfect ending to a perfect Swiss Independent tour!
Cheers,
Mike
Massive congratulations!
Your timepiece is perfect! What a stupendous creation.
Your photos are superb as well. M4
Official congratulations, now that you have it.
I said it there, when we first saw it (and yes, you were quite nervous), it is beautiful. A work of art from the master. You have picked well and it turned out great.
Everything on it works together. The master KV at his best.
Congratulations again and wear it in the best of health.
Everything on it works together. The master KV at his best.
Congratulations again and wear it in the best of health.
Thanks so much for the kind words.
Now that I've had the KV for a full day, my nerves have calmed down😅
Relax, have a glass of wine, and keep staring at the dial.
Now, repeat until you pass out.
It was a pleasure spending these moments you you my friend, and to organize that GTG was not any burden but just fun...
Your KV Vingt-8 is a stunner too, you have been very well advised by Mike 
Really nice choice, and funny to note the variety of dials (pattern & colors) however stil the same very recognizable great style of Master Kari 
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.Enjoy it and wear it in the very best of your health my friend !
Mike
Mike, thank you very much.
It was great to share the overall experience with you and the entire group! A very memorable experience!!
I'm so so happy for you my friend 👍
It would have been very cool to pick your KV directly during our GTG but no worries, you didn't wait for a long time 😉
So now enjoy it a lot and wear it in the best of your health.
By the way, it was a true pleasure to meet you.
Best wishes
Alkiro
So now enjoy it a lot and wear it in the best of your health.
By the way, it was a true pleasure to meet you.
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro, I really enjoyed meeting you. Thanks for the kind words.
Yes, it would have been wonderful to pick up, but everything worked out perfectly.
Enjoy this beautiful watch!
What pleasure to see these excellent photos of the finished watch after we have seen it still on the bench what feels just a couple of days ago. I am sure you can enjoy it now even more after this superb evening party at its birthplace.
Björn
Björn
Bjorn, thanks so much! The evening was really special. Kari, personally preparing the salmon ( confirmed by Mrs. Voutilainen) was a very nice touch.
Perfect day!
Big congrats again . Thats even quicker then expected .
Its a stunning grail watch imho . Beautiful pics and hope to see more soon . (Hope you will be able to make a steady shot Congratulations again and wear it in the best of health.
Congratulations again and wear it in the best of health.
Congratulations!
Great choice of dial and colours... looks absolutely stunning!
Cheers
Andrew