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Way too derivative IMO

A brand should have its own unique aesthetic, to the point that I don't need to see a logo to know whose watch it is. Voutillainen is a great example of this with dress watches. You know its a kari piece without the logo there... Some cool ideas though fo
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By: quattro
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quattro
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MB&F LM2 two week impression

Hello All: The technology: Double balance wheels that go through a planetary differential which averages out the rates leading to better accuracy. Did I find out if it's more accurate? No. Do I care? No! Who are the Friends in MB&F: Jean-Francois Mojon of
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By: JMan
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kn_watches
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Yes.

All my limited watches are no:13. Since it is not a limited edition, indeed a customised piece, it can not be numbered,. So I asked Kari to change I with XIII on the dial. Well, both of us hesitated a bit for ruining the dial but the result was satisfacto
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By: afl
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afl
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Totally agree with you Jay.

At that time, one side of me was for a typical Voutilainen with unusual guilloche pattern and rare colours and the other side of me was saying go for a pure classic with Kari. I was lucky enough to have both. Swapping the dials requires a visit to manufac
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By: afl
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afl
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Those were the days.

For me the coloured dial. Personally, and each to their own obviously, I never understood not going a little more expansive in dial colours and (it goes without saying) guilloche patterns with Kari. Of course, you have the best of both. Which is the smart
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By: afl
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afl
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Voutilainen Vingt 8. Same watch different dials.

While I was waiting for my Vingt 8, I had asked Kari for the second dial. In the end, after a waiting time of less than a year, I received one watch and two dials in 2019. Good old days.
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By: afl
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afl
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Thanks Christian.

I had previously commissioned a piece from Kari Voutilainen so learned a lot about myself in that process when it comes to making choices from an infinite pallet. I suspect it makes life a lot easier for the Artisan when then customer has a plan and stick
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By: ChristianDK
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MichaelC
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In Situ Eye Candy @ Geneva Watch Week 2026

Michele Barbiero over at Absolutewatchcollectors posted great In Situ pictures of the novelties and historic pieces at Geneva Watch Week this Year. Here is a selection: Patek Philippe World Time 5531G-001 Cool Rolexes Audemars Piguet Ulysse Nardin A.Lange
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By: SALMANPK
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SALMANPK
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Meet up!

Went to a meet up here last night. Some seriously awesome prices friends brought out. My favorite is probably the Kari piece. I love the lugs and the way it sits on the wrist. Really regret cancelling mine 😂
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By: m2
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PhoenixGTS
598

Maîtres du Temps Chapter 3

A poetic harmony between Andreas Strehler and Kari Voutilainen “POST TENEBRAS LVX”
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By: Mohannad (aka Riddler)
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Mike H
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