Independents

As you may know I'm a huge fan of Sarpaneva's work and am alwasy eagerly awaiting to see what he will bring out next.

 

He has not disapointed

 

He is launching a new Korona K2 Kaamos (which is Finnish for Polar Nights aka the depressing period where the sun doesn't shine!!)

 

It is a steel K2 (Korona case with date) in black nickel coated case and luminous hands and indexes.

 

This look gives the watch an really mysterious feel. Can't wait to see it in the metal.

 

It should be shown at Belles Montres in Paris so please Parisian Purists please post some scans

 

 

 

 

 interesting beauty and lets see how charming it is in metal...

 Faisal

... substitute the trademark Sarpaneva moon, with black luminova and set to register the new moon - NOW we're talking!

Thanks for the intro Alex.

Cheers,
pplater.

I guess that it would look black in daylight and glow during the night. Is there such a thing?

Being myself a great Sarpaneva fan and (through buying) a supporter, I can only wish him continuing success after success.

This one is certainly worth consideration!

Cheers and regards,

Amery

Several examples spring to mind. Here, the BR 'Phantom', shots by Kong -

 

 

 

The Sinn U1 All Black LE -

 

 

But most notably, it is used to stealthy effect in this very important watch, here shot by Anthony Tsai -

 

 

 ...and in this fantastic 'dark shot' by SteveG (hope that's OK Steve!).

 

 

 

Cheers,

pplater.

only WISH it was 46 or 47mm.

i tired one on , because the whole thing is Black and looked way too small for my Taste.

Cheers

Hi Amery,

As pplater posted. Black lume does exist, but as you will see in the photos, the dark pigment in the material results in a rather poor amount of glow. On the black U1, I think it's a terrible idea (a dive watch with illegible dial?) but on the Sarpaneva...it looks fantastic.

I have contacted Stepan about this and am eagerly waiting for his views - and possibly some views of light on, light off.

amerix

I don't think Stepan will mind me quoting him here, from an email that I just received:

"Black lume is a joke and it really does not work well."

So there you have it!

Amery

Please read below or above on my adjectent post. Thanks.

amerix This message has been edited by amerix on 2010-11-26 09:38:43

Hello Alex,

This is my pleasure to confirm that the Korona K2 Kaamos will be exhibited in Salon Balles Montres.

It has already arrived in Paris and I can tell you it is worth the visit.

Another novelty is on its way, should hopefully arrive in times for the exhibition.

Any chance to see you in the Carrousel du Louvre ?

Cheers.

Philippe

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Cool piece.
JerryW