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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 😂
I must have been fortunate because Kari has been replying my emails within 24 hours since more than 15 years ago. In this competitive watch industry with many independents in the market, customers are allowed to be more demanding and discriminate not only