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Melvyn, why do I like K2 more than the K1 and the K3? K1 has a solid dial, while the K2 has a skeleton dial. In general I don't like skeleton dials very much. Here, however, it blends so beautifully with the revealed movement details. K3 has a moon phase, K2 hasn't. I rarely like moon phases and for my taste this romantic/nostalgic feature doesn't match the thoroughly modern design of the K-series dial at all.
Oh by the way, I have just learned that the diameter of the K-series watches is 44mm. Definitely too big for my wrist... What a pity! :-(
Thanks, Valentin
Sarpaneva – An introduction to the Man and his Watches
Stepan Sarpaneva – An introduction to the Man and his Watches Although Mr Sarpaneva and his watches have been discussed sporadically over the last 5 years on ThePuristS and PuristSPro websites, the community has been ambivalent in response. Particularly i...
MTF, great first hand information about Sarpaneva
I am waiting to see more of his ingenious pieces. To me, Stephan Sarpaneva is a simple talented watchmaker who has proven (can do better) to be able to produce unusual and distinguished art work in the watchmaking. I am sure there would be more surprises ...
Watchmaking Art, then?
Ling, I surmise that you are leaning towards watchmaking art as the summation of Sarpaneva Watches -- yes? Regards, MTF
Great article Melvin - Whether art or a timepiece...
The Korona is a wonderful watch to strap on. Thank you for such a great read. Gaz...
Nice 'nest' you got there =)
I always admire the dial as it look like a nest but not just any nest, a well engineered nest An old shot.......
Thanks, Melvyn....
I'll read anyting about the man and his watches. I love the watches and I'd like to see Stepan succeed in achieving his vision. Bill
For a Vacheron man to improve
That a VC man likes these watches means something. But what exactly do you like? What would you improve? Regards, MTF
Thanks MTF!
I passed on a Supernova a couple of years ago - a decision I've keenly regretted ever since, even more so since seeing the photo in your report. What a great design. Serves me right for "playing it safe". Cheers Tony P
Thank you, Melvyn, for this great report!
This was an interesting read, full of insights. I have to admit I didn't bother so far to learn more about Sarpaneva. This has now changed quite dramatically thanks to your report! Stepan seems to be a likeable man and an inspired watchmaker. I have just ...
Artists are tempremental
Valentin, From your previous moderator work with photographers.......you know that artists are tempremental creatures.......nuff said. What about the K2 compared with it's K-series brethren that attracts your "composition eye"? Regards, MTF
the photo of the watch laying on the trap
Wow, that photo really is a deep, thought provoking photo. More than just a descriptive photo of the watch. To me it says that watch collecting is appreciation of art but can be a trap if not done with concern for the art. I think that most of us here are...