Whilst one is waiting for the ever punctual Kari Voutilainen to finish (no pun intended) a watch, there is a lovely surprise gift at Christmas from his atelier.
The card is personalised, and clearly he goes to great trouble to send his customers his best wishes and a small taste of Switzerland ahead of the more...metallic... taste of Switzerland to follow.
The packaging is elegant and sophisticated (if slightly bruised):
Unfortunately, however, Swiss chocolate does not do so well when travelling from the depths of a Swiss winter to the height of an Australian summer!
It is the thought that counts, however, and the thought is much appreciated. The watch which followed is still appreciated as much as the day it arrived –
Cheers,
pplater.