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Last week I was visiting Kari Voutilainen and had the extreme privilege to see the prototypes of his inhouse movement which should be launched within the next 2 months. He asked me not to say too much but what I can say is that is will be a killer! It wil...  

This is going to be one super watch. Thanks for the post Alex! best, asg

Voutilainen should be there. Perhaps he could make me one if I ask in a polite way in Finnish. We also join the same christian name. Anyhow, looks like it will be a stunning watch! Best, Kari

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interesting..... Thanks for sharing with us.... Cheers

Hi Alex...would you say the bezel is the same size as the Observatoire or wider? The thin bezel on the Observatoire makes the watch very big on my wrist even when it was only 38mm :-( One remedy for me, go for a very dark dial, might help This watch looks... 

may be able to wear this one

I'm eagerly waiting as well. Could you please explain what makes the escapement special? From the photos I only see a freesprung balance with the tourbillon bridge... Thanks!

you will see it soon enough ;-) BTW its a balance bridge not a tourbillon

I fully undertand that it is not a tourby since there is no cage. However, I was pointing out the the bridge for the balance itself is a type common to tourbillons. Hope I made that clear this time. ;-)

Thanks for this post Alex. I was in Môtier just before Christmas and didn't stop in to see Kari. I see that was a big mistake! Don

I like the stacking of components, the center wheel above the balance wheel above one of the wheel cocks. I just hope it doesn't fall into the pit where his chrono seems to be hiding A

is similar to the chronometer escapement that Kari "officially" worked on with UJS. ? Hope to see it soon. Mike

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Thanks a lot for the report ! This is a very promising caliber and I can't wait to see more ! I love the balance bridge... Fr.Xavier

I cannot wait to see the finished product. Best regards, George

impressive ... Faisal

l o v e with that balance bridge Now I go to bed - dreaming ...

Even the unfinished product looks amazing... WOW!

Looks similar to a double wheel scapement. We see on pic 1, there's two scapement wheels (2) with their own bridges (4 and 6). The anchor with his bridge (6) and on the second pic (1). Also we see how that if the crown is at 3 o clock then at 6 o clock it...  

Thanks for the heads up Alex. I shall be keeping my ears close to the ground for further updates. Best fernando

Can't wait to see the final creation.

Hi Alex, Thanks for the report. This is exciting news and I look forward to your next report. Cheers, Curtis

Looks very exciting, even in this unfinished state. I'm very curious to see what escapement is being used. Thanks for sharing.

.... in terms of the bank account :-( But I agree that this is very exciting news, especially those who, including me, missed the bus for Observatoire! I can't wait to see it in person in Vegas! Best, Ken

... thanks for yet another exciting report (after Laurent Ferrier), Alex! Ken

Can't wait to see more. February you say? Not long then. Regards, Richard.

Have you placed your order already to be ahead of everyone again?

money doesn't grow on trees and I already have a similar watch in the Observatory I'm going to pass for the moment :-(

Looking forward to learning more about his escapement in particular. Thanks for the info and pics! _john

who desire to, will the watches be available for purchase at that time?

details on the escapement shall be available in the coming weeks

Alex -- Great report, as always -- I am now looking forward to next week's visit with Kari with even more anticipation than before! Love that balance bridge -- my guess is that in the production version the degree of finish will be even higher. And I can'... 

that makes me think this is a landmark piece: Its clear the watch has two escape wheels. But the one on the right seems not to have a connection with the gear train? Fascinating! I hope I spotted it correctly..., Magnus

Looking forward to more on this one. Initial look is incredible. Douglas

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Love it. Thank you. Vte