Description

Kari Voutilainen, a teacher, watchmaker, expert in repeater timepieces and passionate created about a decade ago his own atelier in order to satisfy the hunger of all the passionate/enthusiast around the globe.
The collections are a true work of art created in his independent atelier in Môtiers, Switzerland. Inspired by the tradition and love for the watchmaking, he created elegant watches famous for their finish and the spectacular guilloché hand-work on the dials. But the beauty and hard work lies under with the movement also handmade with extremely high technical and aesthetic standard.
As these masterpieces are entirely handmade, their numbers remains very limited and rare. Therefore, only lucky and passionate collectors can have the joy and pleasure to wear a Kari Voutilainen that honors the traditional watchmaking with an artistic touch and innovative creation.

The Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 in Platinum is an epitome of horological craftsmanship, reflecting the artistic vision and technical mastery that Kari Voutilainen is renowned for. This timepiece is more than a mere instrument of time; it is a symbol of luxury, precision, and exclusivity, encapsulated within a 39mm platinum case that whispers elegance and stature.

Sporting the signature Voutilainen “water drop” lugs, the Vingt-8’s design is a careful study in balance and proportion. These lugs gracefully extend from the case, enhancing the watch’s presence on the wrist, making it appear almost 40mm and ensuring a presence that is both noticeable and comfortable. The case is meticulously polished, showcasing platinum’s lustrous sheen, and is designed to maintain its pristine appearance even when laid on its side, thanks to the dual-band design that prevents the surface from scratching.

The face of the Vingt-8 reveals a stunning dial that is a testament to the art of watchmaking. The guilloché pattern on the dial is a signature of Voutilainen’s work, creating a play of light and texture that changes with every movement of the wrist. Central to the dial is a breathtaking grey enamel insert.

Perfectly counterbalanced by the small seconds at 6 o’clock. This design not only ensures easy readability but also maintains the dial’s symmetry.

Completing the watch is the in-house movement, visible through the sapphire case back, boasting a large balance wheel and bridges adorned with côtes de Genève finishing. This movement is entirely designed, built, and finished by Voutilainen, affirming the watch’s pedigree and the brand’s commitment to exclusivity and craftsmanship. Each Vingt-8 is a narrative of Kari Voutilainen’s dedication to creating timepieces that are not merely tools but wearable works of art.

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Kari Voutilainen – bio

Kari Voutilainen is born in Finland in 1962. He started to work in Switzerland in 1990.
Motivated and fulfilled by passion, he completed his first watch in 1994, after his school watch made in Finland. This watch was one minute tourbillion with power reserve indication, made entirely by him by hand. He was teaching in Watchmaking School in Switzerland during 3 years until 2002 when he started to work as independent watchmaker.
He exhibited in Basel first time in 2005. He is fabricating unique pieces as well small series. In 2010 he presented his in house movement, “Vingt-8” with his own direct impulse escapement. Today he is making everything in house, fabricating and finishing every component to his watches, guilloché dials included.