Kari Voutilainen Bespoke 44.5mm Watch

Key Points from the Discussion

• The author specifically requested a larger 44.5mm case size, leading Kari Voutilainen to re-engineer the movement from 28mm to 32mm to fit, a size he has since used for other watches.
• The chosen petrol blue dial color was a spontaneous decision, differing from the author's initial vision, but stood out among many samples.
• The hinged officer-style case back, while adding weight and thickness, was a deliberate design choice appreciated by the author for its aesthetic and personal value.
• The dial's petrol blue color and weave guilloché pattern are particularly striking, inspiring another collector who is meeting Kari Voutilainen soon for a unique piece.
• Kari Voutilainen's dials are considered the benchmark for quality, with his guilloché work setting the standard for other watchmakers.
• The author's other 'keeper' watch is a Hublot carbon tourbillon, cherished for its personal history and the collaboration with Jean-Claude Biver, serving as his daily wearer.
• The watch is not merely for telling time; the author often forgets to wind it, highlighting its value as an object of beauty and personal connection beyond its horological function.