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Thanks for chiming in, John!

 

A watchmaker's paradise, I would suppose!  It was really cool to see the repeater ebauches in their raw forms, and also the collection of rescued machine tools -- great complements to the array of Haas CNC machines downstairs...

Best,

Gary

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Our visit with Kari

 
By: Gary G : January 27th, 2012-12:53
Our visit last week with Kari started with dinner the evening before, at a brasserie in Lausanne. On display: a Voutilainen Chronograph, property of a Gentleman Purist: Morning already! The drive over to Motiers complete, we were first treated to the sigh...  

Fabulous watches and nice insight,

 
By: ztirual : January 27th, 2012-14:50
After Geneve, putting your last 3 post together, for me it is just too many good things at the same time. I'm saving you post for later. Meden agan. Ztirual

Thanks so much!

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:39
I hope that you enjoyed the post when you returned to it -- it is a joy for me to be able to experience these visits and to be able to share them with you here on PuristS. Best, Gary G

Agree, Allen

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:41
Kari's finishing keeps getting better and better! I wish that I could take a photo that would capture the quality of the work -- just one of those things that one has to hold in one's mind's eye, I suppose. Best, Gary

STUFF of Dreams

 
By: flamenco : January 27th, 2012-17:09
Great insights, great photos. I always look forward to your posts! Keep em coming Gary !

Thank you!

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:41
I will definitely keep 'em coming as time permits over the coming week -- for now I need to get back to work to afford watches! Best, Gary

Heaven in Motiers...

 
By: sidneyc : January 28th, 2012-00:15
What an experience to visit Kari's workshop! Thanks for the pictures! All stunning watches, and it's always nice to see Kari's Vingt 8 during assembly... the finishing just glows in it's special way. Looking forward to seeing those "secret" projects event... 

The "secret" projects

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:45
...include the dial sides of the repeater and tourbillon, which I thought best not to show as Kari may be taking those watches to Basel. There was one unique piece in the early stages of being worked on (a really interesting ebauche) that if the owner eve... 

Les plus belles montres au monde...

 
By: chaser579 : January 28th, 2012-06:43
When I think beautiful watches with great horological tradition, Voutilainen and Speake-Marin come to mind. Nothing like them. Merci bien! =:^{D>

Agree, chaser!

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:46
We did visit PSM as well, and I should be able to post a brief synopsis this week... Best, Gary

Thanks for chiming in, John!

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:48
A watchmaker's paradise, I would suppose! It was really cool to see the repeater ebauches in their raw forms, and also the collection of rescued machine tools -- great complements to the array of Haas CNC machines downstairs... Best, Gary

Aaah, Gary, you were in the " Antre du diable ". :)

 
By: amanico : January 28th, 2012-12:37
A place I absolutely have to avoid, for my mental health... Which us already very compromised... Best, Nicolas

You must give in!

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:49
When it suits you, of course. I can tell you that Kari's work is better and better -- the repeater and tourb were to die for from a finishing perspective. Best, G

You have to see it, Tony

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:51
...to believe it. I've seen a lot of Kari's pieces, including two of his repeaters, and this took the cake... Best, Gary

Agree, Stephen

 
By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-10:51
One great thing about visiting Kari is that you always see a variety of projects in progress and also get a history lesson along the way. Thanks for your note! Best, Gary