PuristPro Swiss Independents GTG 🇨🇭 Few shots taken at the Kari Voutilainen's workshop and dial factory

Jun 23, 2017,09:34 AM
 

Hi everyone,

It was a true pleasure to spend few hours with Kari Voutilainen and his family few days ago. We can't thank them enough for their kindness and wonderful hospitality.

We have had the chance to visit both his workshop and dial factory. A true chance we would like to share with all PuristS.

Sorry for the bad quality of my shots and "missing" pictures as I was too absorbed in the incredible craftsmanship of all his employees. May be other PuristS will add few shots.


This burgundy dial is incredible. Isn't it?




In the dial factory.




Few examples of what they make there. You can easily guess that Kari Voutilainen works for the greatest brands independently of his.




Electroplating result examples. Dear Nilo, you have a good example of your "4N" here 😉




The electroplating room. So many baths and only one lady to manage everything. Trust me, it's not exactly a walk in the park.




No comment (at the same time I can't as I don't speak Finnish but "Diplomi" seems explicit enough 😉).




Few macro shots taken (too) quickly unfortunately.
















What else than a minute repeater to end this quick tour...




...sorry no dial yet for this one (only one or two are made every year and this one wasn't finalised. Impossible to hear it 😭).



Best wishes

Alkiro


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Only one hammer on that minute repeater, or am I missing the other?

 
 By: vitalsigns : June 23rd, 2017-10:07
And no gongs yet... You did say it was incomplete... Thanks for the pictures. Must have been a terrific tour. Cheers, John

Absolutely!

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-10:49
Best wishes Alkiro

No problem! [nt]

 
 By: brandon1 : June 24th, 2017-08:44

What a dream tour of an icon! [nt]

 
 By: ik2000 : June 23rd, 2017-10:26
Is the electroplating room within the same complex? This is the real definition of inhouse! And loved see all of the dial components. I could recognise Gronefeld, Fiona Kruger, amongst others. The Burgundy is amazing... One thing I have noticed is that I ... 

His workshop and dial factory are 5 mn away by car

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-10:52
Regarding his dials, I'm fully agree with you. I think I won't be able to select one if I had the chance to order a KV's timepiece. Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you my friend for your post but huge thanks also to Kari and his wife for their fantastic hospitality

 
 By: Mike H : June 23rd, 2017-10:36
I knew this visit was going to be a blast, but to this extent I had no idea ! I shall remain completely excited about that day for quite a long time, I measure the luck we have had to live that very special day (or was it a dream ?). And that garden party...  

So true my friend

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-11:01
Best wishes Alkiro

and you, my friend

 
 By: ztirual : June 23rd, 2017-11:01
made it all possible. Kindest regards Z'

Yes! It was a blast indeed! As if among 'normal' PuristS

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : June 23rd, 2017-17:13
And indeed a dream for the WIS nerds we are! Memories for a lifetime. Dare I say it? To be repeated if possible 😊

Thanks yet again for another great tour!

 
 By: HGL : June 23rd, 2017-10:54
Indeed, a truly gorgeous dial this burgundy one!! And all the rest....đŸ˜ŗ Well, it's allowed to dream, maybe one day... 😃 Best, HGL

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : June 23rd, 2017-17:13

All (good) things come to those who wait 😉

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-11:32
Best wishes Alkiro

What a great mouvement 🤤

 
 By: Alkiro1 : July 15th, 2017-14:40
Best wishes Alkiro

You have lived my dream

 
 By: Poky : June 23rd, 2017-11:21
If I could only have one watch before I die, it would be any of his time pieces. Truly, creme de la creme

I really wish you to reach your dream my friend

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-11:26
Best wishes Alkiro

My pleasure

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-11:33
Best wishes Alkiro

My pleasure Poky

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-11:33
Best wishes Alkiro

A dream name to have in a collection for sure

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : June 23rd, 2017-12:00
A grail

I'm with you at 110%

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-12:13
Best wishes Alkiro

Great post my friend of a incredible day .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : June 23rd, 2017-13:01
Cant thank KV and his family enough for there hospitality. Stunning pictures BTW .

Thanks a lot. Absolutely agree with you

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-13:12
Best wishes Alkiro

Another post to drool

 
 By: Karlisnet : June 23rd, 2017-13:17
I really enjoy your reports and wonderful picts. It must be a dream to be in Mr Votalainen workshop and see the whole process of creating masterpieces. Thanks for sharing Akiro

Oh yes it was truly exciting. We were very lucky.

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-13:47
Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Alkiro

I really wish you Ronald

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-13:47
Best wishes Alkiro

That's worth it

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 24th, 2017-13:32
Best wishes Alkiro

Yes! (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : June 25th, 2017-13:32
NT

😊😉

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 25th, 2017-14:02
Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for the behind the scenes tour!

 
 By: brandon1 : June 23rd, 2017-16:45
Those dials!! Cheers, Brandon

Your shots are superb 👌đŸģ

 
 By: KMII : June 24th, 2017-10:21
As always! It was one of the several highlights of the trip and a massive thanks to Mike for organising it as well as to all the manufactures for their great hospitality 👍đŸģ

Even better? 😊

 
 By: KMII : June 24th, 2017-10:42
Understand what you mean - still need to go through mine...

😊

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 24th, 2017-10:52
Best wishes Alkiro

If I will not sleep this night

 
 By: serg70 : June 28th, 2017-14:28
it's your (and your pics!) foul!!! ))) Kari's watches are pure perfection (IMO) WBR Serge

LOL Serge 😂

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 28th, 2017-14:42
I hope your dreams will be wonderful if your can sleep 😉 Best wishes Alkiro

What a wonderful post Alkiro!

 
 By: M-Scott : June 28th, 2017-17:26
Kari's tour along with his lovely garden BBQ was just spectacular! Great macro shots!

You're really kind my friend. Thank you

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 28th, 2017-22:53
You're right it was a true feast and not only for the eyes. Best wishes Alkiro