Independents

It's been some considerable time since I posted on PuristsPro. However, I'm back, and plan to gradually start posting photos from my trip to Switzerland this last January. I was inspired to finally post this set of shots by seeing the Kari Voutilainen Vin...  

Thanks for these great pictures Tony. Those who made it to the IGOTT can witness to the great design and finish. Kari has done it again with the double impulse escapement whic he says uses 30% less power. There is more to be done than just throwing new ma... 

I tried to forget these KV watches, since I was seriously tortured by him in Vegas, and now you come back with these awesome pictures. The Salmon dial is to die for. Will I have some rest, for a moment? Thanks for sharing these beauties, Tony. I must be m... 

Come on, did he send the photos/report to your wife?! Oliver

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And I love your story. Thanks for the post. Sam

Thanks for sharing your story Tony! I really enjoyed it! What a great series of high quality photographs of the Vingt-8! You have done well! It was a pleasure to meet you the other Thursday! Hopefully one day I'll be able to see your Observatoire!

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Thanks very much Tony - to echo those who have gone before, it was a great read about a great experience involving a great watch, and (without any exaggeration) possibly some of the best Independent watch photos in existence. Now you're back in the saddle... 

Lovely pics of those lovely pieces. Thanks for sharing.

Well done Tony. You are a man of exquisite taste.

to look at your wonderful photos, to read your story and some insights. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us! Oliver

Great shots and love Kari's work. WOW...

I never get tired of looking at Kari's masterpieces, and I also enjoyed the nice back-story. Must have been neat to be the first "outsider" to handle the new watch. Darren

to be you when i grow up :0) Thank you very much for this wonderful story... as pplater said (damn I'm quoting him again and again) "stay here" Best Damjan

Thank you for finally sharing these exquisite images and for the story of your visit. Great to have you back posting, Cheers, Tim

More to follow. I have shots of nearly all the SIHH brand offerings from 2011, as well as copious notes from the press presentations. It takes a bit of cogitative effort to marshal one's thoughts on the various releases, then construct an overview and com... 

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