Kari Voutilainen Bespoke Orange Collection — WatchProSite Forum Digest

andrewluff · 2015-03-26T15:51:43Z

Discover Andrewluff's bespoke Kari Voutilainen timepiece, a unique creation with a color-shifting dial, custom movement, and personalized details. A true independent watchmaking masterpiece.

andrewluff

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Andrewluff shares the culmination of a two-year bespoke watchmaking journey with Kari Voutilainen, unveiling a unique addition to his 'orange collection.' This article highlights the exquisite details and personal touches that make this Voutilainen timepiece truly one-of-a-kind, from its captivating dial to its custom-designed movement.

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Finally after 2 years of planning, discussions and watchmaking, I have pleasure in presenting to you my new watch and the latest addition to the orange collection... by none other than Mr Kari Voutilainen.

For those who joined in on HoMe, thank you for your guesses and for helping me pass the last anxious week....

This dial is amazing, depending on the light it goes from light blue to dark blue and even a tinge of green in the right light!

After many discussions with Kari, we found an absolutely perfect case back. The engine turning is tactile and you want to run your finger around it when it is not on your wrist, on your wrist you do not even feel it. It will gain a wonderful patina over time and the enamel dot in the middle just finishes it off.

Open it up and WOW! The movement with the darkened plate and bridges, that huge balance wheel, high polishing and perfection. Kari has really made this unique by not only increasing its size from his standard but also by making new design bridges.

No words for this one... but can anyone guess why the relevance of the serial number...?

and.... of course that special touch in enamel...

The master trying on the watch for the first time! He said he was surprised how well it fitted even on his wrist and how comfortable it was, I think it is just perfect.

It has been a very loooong road and I will write more about my adventure, but just wanted to share with you all the first real images shot this afternoon on the kitchen table with the sunlight through the window. As you can imagine, I am over the moon with the new addition, it is everything I could have wanted and more... it is simply exquisite.

I hope you enjoy,

Andrew

PS. the next orange edition has already been found... miles away from this one... any guesses...?

Key Points from the Discussion

The watch features a unique dial that shifts from light blue to dark blue, with hints of green, depending on the lighting, showcasing Kari Voutilainen's mastery of dial work.
The custom engine-turned case back is tactile and designed to develop a unique patina over time, finished with an enamel dot in the center.
Kari Voutilainen customized the movement by increasing its size and designing new bridges, making this the largest movement he had produced at the time for a unique fit within the case.
The darkened plate and bridges of the movement, along with a large balance wheel and high polishing, contribute to its unique aesthetic, with the darkening highlighting shadows rather than gaps.
The serial number '32/40' on the watch commemorates a significant 40th birthday, adding a personal layer of meaning to the timepiece.
The custom design, including a larger main bridge and an enamel inner case back, sets a new standard for bespoke Voutilainen timepieces, making it a highly coveted 'APL' watch.
The movement's enlarged baseplate, designed to perfectly fill the case, addresses a common issue in larger watches where movements can appear dwarfed, a detail highly praised by collectors.

The Discussion

Allen

Mar 26, 2015

Congrats Andrew.

What a fabulous piece! I love that case back. Kari did a marvelous job with this one. Wear it in the best of health!

andrewluff

Mar 26, 2015

Thank you Allen!

I love the case back and in fact Kari said himself that it turned out to be stunning. A little worrying to do as you have one shot per case back if you make a mistake! Cheers Andrew

SALMANPK

Mar 26, 2015

Big Congrats!!

Just Awesome, I love the dial, the case, the movement, everything, will be staring at your beautiful pictures with your permission. Wear it in health :-) S

andrewluff

Mar 27, 2015

Thank you Salman!

Of course you can look at them anytime... I will post more to keep reminding you :) Cheers Andrew

SALMANPK

Mar 27, 2015

:-) Thank You Sir, look forward to the reminders nt

4Js

Mar 26, 2015

Andrew, I am blown away

what awesome work! I have never seen this much work on a hunter case. Just stunning. I would love to know the whole story for this design. Enjoy! Best Joe

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