Independents

In May last year I bought my Sarpaneva Korona K1. This is my first watch from an independent watchmaker and also my most luxurious/expensive watch ever. When Stepan Sarpaneva told me the watch was ready, I booked a ticket to Helsinki to pick it up myself,...  

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I discovered Stepan's pieces of art lately : they are just gorgeous. His customers seem to be his best ambassadors. Best regards, Berny

I do like his watches a lot, also the fact hat the backside of the watch is almost as interesting as the frontside, makes it very attractive. Have a feeling that there are quite a few around here. GEO

I did wear your watch on a few occasions and agree with you that, despite its big (relative) size of 44mm, it is very comfortable to wear. I was surprised, again and again, by the legibility of the watch as the pictures I have seen did make me seriously d... 

Hi Frank, I know, I know, I had your grail a few times in my hand but seeing these pics make me drool again. I'm sure this watch will continue being your grail for the years to come and a keeper for sure. Thanks for a great review, see you very soon! chee... 

Love that last pic.

We both love Stepan's creations and yet there will be few of us as few are made!!!!

Love your Korona RG by the way!!

Thank you for this wonderful review of this very special timepiece. I've never been to Finland, but now I've got a reason to go (and it isn't to see Nokia)!

your new watch from the hands of the man who designed and made it... well, no AD can match that feeling! That's for sure. And besides that, Stepan is an incredibly nice guy, so an evening in town is also something i can recommend

Furthermore, the vast majority of watch dealers are in jewelry stores. Their employees are often lacking in the watch department. I recall being at a Northern California Mercedes-Benz dealership and I nearly had an argument with a car salesman about how m... 

Oh so true words, Patrick. On my weblog i shared some experiences with one of the biggest AD's in the Netherlands... let me just say that the responses where overwhelming. And also your words about meeting a watchmaker that somehow touches you, or with wh... 

but I think that the movement holders are an especially nice touch, matching the grid theme perfectly. Thanks for the great review, Frank, and thanks to you I am enjoying my Sarpanevas even more, and with a lot more knowledge! Best wishes from less-than-t... 

Thanx for your kind words... i'm sure you have been enjoying your watches from Finland to the max

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Hi Monochrome Thank you for sharing your really interesting review with tons of interesting detials on a rare and stunning watch Best regards Hans

thanKs for the Report. and oh.! LOVE the Cufflinks too ;0))) wear it in the Best of Health Tony

The watch and cufflinks still make me smile every single day

Thanks a lot for your review. It shows very good how much (manual) work is put into the watch. After reading your report it is absolutely clear that such an individual watch can not be sold cheap, although it uses a standard ebauche. I hat the pleasure to... 

Nice to meet you in Basel. Sarpaneva is there as well, maybe we can visit him together? Cheers, Frank

That would be great. I 'd love to see the new K1 with the blue dial! Cheers, Christoph

Great review Frank. Wonderful pics, great commentary. I admit I am highly intrigued and interested in a watch such as this one. Kyle

Very thorough and accompanied by fantastic photos. You make a very convincing case for this watch, and I must admit that the aesthetics of Sarpaneva grows on me - having been quite skeptical originally. No doubt that Sarpaneva has found his niche in the w... 

I must confess this K1 is very attractive ! Thanks for the pic with the different date wheels, it is funny to see the gap of size between them ! Fr.Xavier