We have all heard of watchmakers like Kari Voutilainen, Urban Jurgensen, Sarpaneva, Linde Werdelin, Torsti Laine, Gustafsson & Sjögren (GOS) watches from Sweden but there are many more who are making amazing watches in the Nordic region that are rarel
Generally I’ve like the case design for this series, and this one seems to be in a smaller more wearable size which makes it interesting (in theory). What is less appealing is that it is “just a tourbillon”. LOL As for the intersection of fashion and watc
Zenith might be a little scarred from the failure of the Elite 6150. Given the high regard for the Cal. 135, I see wisdom in starting with with very limited production, and keeping people excited about what may be coming down the pipeline. Enthusiasts hav
Thats not a easy choice tbh . That AP is so amazing and special imho but i do have a soft spot for Kari,s masterpieces and i would love to have one of his watches in my collection one day but i also would have a special piece like that AP in my collection
Two very different watches, but both extremely appealing : Audemars Piguet John Shaeffer Star Wheel Minute Repeater , ref. 25798TI - Number 2/3 - 34 x 40 mm titanium case - Manual-winding caliber 2865G Kari Voutilainen Observatoire - Unique Piece - No. 26
A brand should have its own unique aesthetic, to the point that I don't need to see a logo to know whose watch it is. Voutillainen is a great example of this with dress watches. You know its a kari piece without the logo there... Some cool ideas though fo
Hello All: The technology: Double balance wheels that go through a planetary differential which averages out the rates leading to better accuracy. Did I find out if it's more accurate? No. Do I care? No! Who are the Friends in MB&F: Jean-Francois Mojon of
All my limited watches are no:13. Since it is not a limited edition, indeed a customised piece, it can not be numbered,. So I asked Kari to change I with XIII on the dial. Well, both of us hesitated a bit for ruining the dial but the result was satisfacto
At that time, one side of me was for a typical Voutilainen with unusual guilloche pattern and rare colours and the other side of me was saying go for a pure classic with Kari. I was lucky enough to have both. Swapping the dials requires a visit to manufac
For me the coloured dial. Personally, and each to their own obviously, I never understood not going a little more expansive in dial colours and (it goes without saying) guilloche patterns with Kari. Of course, you have the best of both. Which is the smart