A Collector's Custom Kari Voutilainen: The Journey of a Bespoke Grail

afl · 2020-03-07T05:33:14Z

Discover afl's custom Kari Voutilainen timepiece, a testament to bespoke independent watchmaking. Explore the collaborative design process and unique details.

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In this captivating post, collector afl (Kerem) shares the culmination of a deeply personal horological journey: the arrival of his custom Kari Voutilainen timepiece. His experience highlights the unique collaborative process with master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen, emphasizing how direct involvement in design choices, from patterns to colors, elevates the acquisition of an independent watch to an art form. This piece offers a rare glimpse into the bespoke world of high-end independent watchmaking and the profound satisfaction it brings.

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Discussing the general design, working on patterns, choosing the colours and working on all other details with Kari was a fantastic road and a great joy. Finally the result is beyond my dreams.

Small "K" details on the crown and the caseback. One can think either for Kari or Kerem

Thanks for looking.

Kerem

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The collaborative process with Kari Voutilainen, from initial discussions to finalizing details, is a significant part of the ownership experience and creates lasting memories associated with the watch.
Another collector echoed the sentiment about the amazing communication and evolution process when working with Kari Voutilainen on their own Vingt-8 timepiece.
The original author plans to explore a gray strap for his new watch and will share photos of the watch box upon his return from a business trip.
A fellow collector shared an image of their own Kari Voutilainen timepiece, featuring a salmon dial, which the original author admired as a favorite dial color.
Kari Voutilainen has reportedly changed his watch box supplier, with the new boxes being more useful, though potentially less charming than previous iterations.
Another collector expressed a preference for this specific Voutilainen over their own recently posted piece, reinforcing the appeal of the bespoke design.

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FabR

Mar 7, 2020

PS: And the red on the dial is simply magnetic!😍

mj23

Mar 7, 2020

It’s a beauty! Just marvelous

jleno

Mar 7, 2020

Great choice on the colors for it as well. I know the boxes for these are appropriate for the level of the watch, would love to see a photo of it too!

Pedro_Ramos

Mar 7, 2020

Enjoy in good health, thanks for sharing

Mar 7, 2020

I'd like to see other brands push their guilloche designs in new artistic directions.

Overwound

Mar 7, 2020

Well done Kerem and Herra Voutilainen.

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