AndrewD
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Who’s an oxymoron?
Although I worry slightly (what, me paranoid?) that it’s only in my head, I actually do differentiate “Dress” from “Sport” Chronographs. Although I acknowledge that there are many watches that have a foot in both camps (the Daytona and Speedmaster come to mind, as well as the Richard Mille’s). The differentiation is primarily based on size, metal, design and use.
Full on sport chronos should be robust, not be made of precious metals, and should have legibility and functionality as their primary goal. They are used when messing around with balls and mud, or nitrous and methanol.
Dress chronos, on the other hand, are usually in precious metals, possibly in larger cases and legibility is secondary to their elegant or avant-garde appearance. They are used to time how quickly the barista prepares the morning espresso, or how long the car has been parked outside the Cartier Boutique. The Dress Chronograph is the modern day 4x4 / SUV that never sees the mud.
At least in my world …
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POLL: Which dial do you like better on this Voutilainen?
Hi All, Same watch - ordered an additional dial. It is blue/grey in color. I like both. Which dial do you prefer on the watch? I appreciate the votes! Thanks, asg...
First of all.....
Congratulations on adding this watch to your collection! I like the silver dial best, both for the more classical look as well as the ease of reading the time compared with the dark dial. I think I speak for everyone here in asking you for movement photos...
Movement shots.....
Thanks Bill and other.....I appreciate the votes! Please keep 'em coming. I will only make a final decision after 100 impartial votes have been collected Not the best shots, but the second photo is pretty good..........
My vote is for silver...
just based on the pictures. I'm sure I'll change my mind if I see the grey one in person! What a gorgeous watch!
Hey Allen!
The blue grey may have been your fault! I remember seeing a picture of a CH27 with a blue grey dial from one of your visits to Kari's workshop. I am leery to move away from the silver - to me classic Voutilainen. But the blue is so rich looking....... I l...
Base caliber?
I vote for the grey one. Can you tell us the base caliber of the watch? Best, IKH
As Kari explains it....
The movement was from a pocketwatch - he has reworked the movement so much, that Kari said it doesn't compare to the original anymore. Kari has modified the movement to be about 7mm smaller than it was originally and completely replaced the gear train, ma...
I like the grey dial
For both WG and RG version. The white dial, pardon me, look generic....could be a JLC or Lange. Best, Horo
Don't know why
but when I see gray I instantly think Voutilainen so gray have vote from me Best Damjan
Dark grey without any doubt !
I find that this color works very well with the style of the watch, the silver dial looks more common to me. Fr.Xavier
Grey for rarity...
... there's way more silver dialled KVs than grey... I'll go for the more unique alternative in almost every case Good that you have both!!
It depends on how you plan to wear it ...
... and what else is in the collection. For a white metal case I prefer the white dial. But the grey dial looks superb too and, being a chronograph, the watch lends itself to a more casual appearance. The grey dial would look impressive against a RG case ...
Somewhat on the fence
Certainly, in pictures the grey has more of immediate interest going on, but, to me, the silver/white is cleaner and less busy. The silver/white may be the watch you might really wish to wear day in and day out. Since you've had with that face and already...
Hmmm
Such a tough call. They are both superb. My vote will the grey. Simply because the silver is very classic Kari and this watch is anything but. Just to be different, I'd go grey.
My initial reaction is Grey but I do wonder
it that will tire fast.. for me but that's not an issue as I don;t have and can;t afford one
Nice Watch...
Hi ASG, I like them both but think the dark grey dial carries more visual impact and punch. Congrats! Cheers, Curtis
For this Voutilainen, I would go for ....
grey dial with blue hands.....for me, darker colour dials look better for chrono watches; eg datograph, datona.
I think the grey dial is magic but
I might find it hard to see the blue hands against the grey dial, depending on the angle and light. Regards, Richard.
I would vote grey
Congratulations - what a magic watch. Grey for me, purely because to me it is a 'classic' Voutilainen dial colour. But the white is stunning as well. No wrong answer here. And with a movement that well finished, I'd also be tempted from time to time to re...
Wimpy answer my friend!
Come on Anthony - Which one - either or. I think the rules I am setting are: 1. If someone answers with more than one reply - i count the reply stated first as the official "vote" 2. If someone says "I like both" - the default vote would be for the Silver...
If someone told me, you can have either the silver or grey dial
I really would have a difficult time choosing. If you put a gun to my head and made me choose, I may then have to choose the silver dial because that watch will be more versatile with your outfit IMO. But if I chose the silver dial, I would always think, ...
At least you are honest :-)
This is why I ordered the watch with "options" - Bespoke is the way to go! Be well! asg
my vote..
I would also vote for the grey dial in this case, even though I'm a fan of the white dial for the observitoire. =)
Grey is ...
more contemporary,flamboyant and will get more glances IMO. Silver is traditional,conservative and for quiet pleasures and longevity it gets my vote. NB. meant to be under main post. This message has been edited by fernando on 2011-01-05 19:09:19
On a time-only...
...(such as the Observatoire ) the grey would be [is...] sensational. On a chrono you want ease of reading first and foremost, hence a personal vote for silver - on that watch. Oh, and a blued hand on the western subdial would be an interesting option as ...
Western blue?
Personally I think it's good to keep the chronograph and civil time hands separate colours. But I do agree about legibility of a chronograph and the silver dial. But one thought: do you think that a 'dress chronograph' which I am classing Kari's work as, ...
That begs the philosophical question...
.... of the purpose in selecting the chronograph' 'complication' in the first instance. If you intend to use it as designed, then why not opt for optimum functionality? If you do not, then why select it at all? Indeed, to paraphrase a recent HoMe moderato...
Who’s an oxymoron?
Although I worry slightly (what, me paranoid?) that it’s only in my head, I actually do differentiate “Dress” from “Sport” Chronographs. Although I acknowledge that there are many watches that have a foot in both camps (the Daytona and Speedmaster come to...
Just because you're paranoid...
... doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Andrew, you wear whatever you like when playing with your balls and your mud - no one here will think less of you. Whether it's a 'sports' chrono or a 'coffee sports' chrono will remain a matter of debate, but ...
Silver dial...
The silver dial speaks to me more. The classic silver dial is even more timeless than the gray dial in my opinion. Go for the silver dial if you want a classic looking watch. Go for the grey dial if you want a sportier modern timepiece.
Silver
I prefer the silver dial...... easily, for its clearer legibility, more classic and simple (the best things life.....) appearance. Thats the one I would go with, without a doubt. But yes, having two is always a huge bonus. You can go with one for some mon...
Surprised myself
Hey ASG, I absolutely loved the first photos of this watch with the silver dial, but based on these pictures I'd have to go with the mouse fur. Looks really classy, very much in the KV mode, and of course Kari's personal Observatoire has a mouse fur dial....
Silver...
...although I also like both but this is a 55/45 split and the edge goes to the more versatile silver for me.
