Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise
2009
Very nice, a good catch, huge congrats!
Jul 24, 2023,20:45 PM
It didn’t take too long till you find your grail here!
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When a "grail" knocks on your door
By: Cozmopak : July 24th, 2023-20:01
I don't believe in "grail" watches, as tastes are capricious and what one day the heart covets, the next day it rejects. But the Chronometre 27 by Kari Voutilainen has been a watch that my heart has coveted for years, and I have finally added it to my col...
No it is not!
By: Cozmopak : July 24th, 2023-20:09
I'll take some photos of the movement soon. Kari used new old stock Longines 360 ebauches, which are competition grade calibres. There are very few to begin with. I believe he made a total of around 20 examples circa 2008.
Congratulations. I am also a huge fan.
By: ztirual : July 31st, 2023-18:09
Not really ébauches, Rather true cal. 360 in their double casing. The vast majority of those cased in by Voutilainen have not been presented to observatory competitions. The exact production number of cal. 360 is known. So is the total number of chronomet...
Don't get me started on Smith...
By: mdg : July 24th, 2023-20:25
...it was the 'one that got away' simply because when they were affordable I was newly married with no money : ) But I have a friend who was notified that he would be getting his Smith next year, but he passed, and purchased two or three more lovely watch...
By: hora12reborn : July 24th, 2023-20:26
…you let the grail in. Exquisite Voutilainen beating at 36 000 bph.
Super cool
By: TeutonicCarFan : July 24th, 2023-20:53
Never knew of this non round KV piece.
Wow, that was fast!
By: m2 : July 24th, 2023-21:09
Im surprised you were able to find one pretty fast. I feel like I never see them anywhere for sale. Looks amazing! You owe us some of those crazy macros of the back that you usually shoot!
I am surprised as well.
By: Cozmopak : July 24th, 2023-21:22
And feel incredibly fortunate that I was able to deal directly with a collector.
Lucky you ...
By: small-luxury-world : July 24th, 2023-21:13
you got yourself one of the best/most interesting watches from Kari Voutilainen. I am a big fan of the Chronometer 27, but it took me some time to understand the value of this beatuy. Congrats!
Very cool piece.
By: Champthekid : July 24th, 2023-21:18
Big congrats on obtaining it.
I agree!
By: Cozmopak : July 25th, 2023-02:40
Yes!
By: Cozmopak : July 25th, 2023-02:40
It certainly has that effect on me
Thanks man!
By: Cozmopak : July 25th, 2023-03:41
This one is a dream come true
Damn you’re one lucky man
By: Mr.Gatsby : July 25th, 2023-03:46
Congrats !! And indeed I share your sentiments on Roger Smith. Only passionate watchmakers move me. I’m less interested in hype, and not chasing the newer, flashier, more colorful and attention seeking timepieces. I’m kinda done save a few older reference...
Thank you!
By: Cozmopak : July 25th, 2023-03:51
Yeah, Roger Smith seems much too focused on monetary value these days. Every email from his workshop references their outstanding auction results rather than the work they are actually performing. It’s honestly quite boring to me. And I know that I’m not ...
Huge Congrats, a fantastic and gorgeous KV .
By: Watchonthewrists : July 25th, 2023-07:18
A rare and amazing watch and i think you made the right decision imho as i have the same feelings about RWS . Looking forward to see more pics
Perfect !
By: doubleup : July 25th, 2023-20:59
Glad I could help! =)
By: alphabeta81 : July 25th, 2023-22:14
Background story that you probably don't know until now. I happened to see your WTB post - I check Purists maybe once a week and that day it was the first top post in the Collectors Corner. I contacted my friend in the east coast who owns one, and I knew ...
True grail piece
By: Gelato Monster : July 25th, 2023-22:26
IMHO way better than your other dream. I'll take KV over RS again and again.
What an amazing watch!!! Congrats on the new purchase!!
By: Spencer Karrington : July 26th, 2023-04:44
It is also one of my fav Kari watches (i do really like the special guilloche dial and world timer tho lol) especially the glass sapphire dial which is really cool for me!! You have one of my absoluete faviorite collections and it is always a pleasure to ...
Bam !!! 💥💥💥
By: Mike H : August 17th, 2023-10:55
Totally amazing ! What a catch! Huge congrats to you ! 👍👏👏 Enjoy it (I am sure you do) and wear it in the best of health !