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Supersize me !

 


O.K. I don't want to start anything up again....but I just wanted to share a couple pictures of my first independent timepiece.

While in discussion with Mr. Voutilainen I expressed that I would need a longer strap on my watch....it usually isn't a problem but I have 8 1/2 inch wrists and I always need a long gator strap or the watch will need to be worn on the very last hole leaving nothing left to tuck under the keepers...it isn't a good look or a safe feeling. This usually is a non issue on a high quality watch but I wanted to be upfront so I would not be dissapointed later.

From Mr. Voutilainen came a somewhat unexpected reply, actually totally unexpected reply....of course the longer strap will be no problem,  but would you like me to make you a larger watch? I could make an Observatoire that looks the very same overall as the 38 mm, but  in a 40mm platinum case?

WOW ! Uhm....sure...that sounds terrific. As Nike says "Just do it!"

The watch, imo, is the perfect size (For me)....and I am extremely pleased with the final results.




Cheers,

Rob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rob, what a beauty.

 
By: CaliforniaJed : February 14th, 2009-08:31
And how great it must be to discuss and determine the size of the case itself with the watchmaker! Just one question though. I was looking closely at the second had and noticed ... naw, never mind! ;-) Thanks for sharing the photos. Best, Jed

one size fits all?

 
By: amerix : February 14th, 2009-10:59
Now that looks just - great! I only wish it were on MY wrist! Plunging down several flights of stairs to the "BIG flaw" thread, which has been mercifully locked, I feel an ache of nostalgia about hats - like the Borsalino. Why that? The interminable but r... 

I didn't want to contribute to that arguement...

 
By: Donut : February 15th, 2009-05:10
and certainly don't want to start it up again. All I can say is that I read that thread just prior to receiving my Observatoire and was quite anxious. After receiving the watch and carefully examining it, including the use of a loupe, I am thouroughly del... 

Simply awesome!!!

 
By: CL : February 14th, 2009-18:03
Many Congratulations Rob This is such a wonderful piece. I have tried asking Kari to make mine in to a 37 or 37.5mm but unfortunately, it can't be done. But he very nicely suggested that he can make my lugs curve abit more which will make the watch fits b... 

That definitely rocks!

 
By: Gary G : February 14th, 2009-23:07
The 40mm size doesn't (to me) change the wonderful balance of the watch at all -- and it's great given the size of your wrist. I particularly like the "all white" combo you chose with the PT case, silver dial, silver numerals and markers -- a great choice...