Thanks Don

May 23, 2010,18:26 PM
 

100% agree with your final comment - the anticipation is terrible smile
So if the parts in your photos are of the very last Peseaux movement Kari has, is the last of the Voutilainen Observatoire's about to be assembled? This message has been edited by Phinz on 2010-05-23 18:35:22

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A short visit with Kari

 
 By: DonCorson : May 23rd, 2010-08:03
Several days ago I had an occasion to visit Kari Voutilainen shortly at his new shop. His old shop above the post office in Môtiers having gotten too small he had an eye out for a new premises in the area and was able to acquire a beautiful house with a b...  

Thanks for this Don.

 
 By: ArthurSG : May 23rd, 2010-09:16
Always good for me to learn more about Kari and his work. Much appreciated!

Great post, Don

 
 By: respo : May 23rd, 2010-09:38
It is really great to see where these beauties come to life. And, yes, I did say "Wow!" at the sight of the finished watch. Just gorgeous! Thanks for posting this. respo

Thanks Don,(nt) [nt]

 
 By: papillonwatchman : May 23rd, 2010-10:10
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Fantastic report . . . Thanks Don!!! [nt]

 
 By: Craig LA : May 23rd, 2010-12:22
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A serene setting for high grade timepieces!

 
 By: jfsuperior : May 23rd, 2010-12:27
Thank you, Don, for sharing and posting your pictorial report. The setting in which Kari's timepieces are hand finished and assembled is conducive to the final results of top quality products. I particularly like the window view from his attic atelier ove... 

Thanks DON

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : May 23rd, 2010-13:41
amazing work, and adorable timepiece. Faisal

Thank you. Love his creations.

 
 By: VMM : May 23rd, 2010-16:29
Hope to own one in the future. Time will tell. Vte

WOW (and thanks, Don.) [nt]

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : May 23rd, 2010-17:09
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Thanks Don

 
 By: Phinz : May 23rd, 2010-18:26
100% agree with your final comment - the anticipation is terrible So if the parts in your photos are of the very last Peseaux movement Kari has, is the last of the Voutilainen Observatoire's about to be assembled? This message has been edited by Phinz on ... 

That's how I understood it [nt]

 
 By: DonCorson : May 26th, 2010-16:48
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Thanks Don.

 
 By: JerryW : May 23rd, 2010-20:12
Amazing workmanship. Hope to acquire one someday. JerryW

Thanks for the report Don.

 
 By: SJX : May 23rd, 2010-20:49
Looking forward to what Kari has in store. - SJX

WOW!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 24th, 2010-00:05
An impressive new set up! I too am also looking forward to the new in-house dials from KV. I wonder what patterns the new dials will be boasting soon.

re: A short visit with Kari

 
 By: DRMW : May 24th, 2010-00:16
Thanks Don for the behind the scenes look at Kari's workshop and new tools. -MW

It's what you do with it......a communal WoW !

 
 By: MTF : May 24th, 2010-10:00
Thanks Don and Kari for the show and tell. I join you in saying, "WOW!" Ebauche -- It's what you do with it that makes a difference. Kari does it. Regards, MTF PS. For Mrs V's sake, I hope the soundproofing in the basement is good! Living above the shop c... 

Thanks Don,

 
 By: Morten : May 24th, 2010-10:12
A very interesting report. Morten

Thanks Don for the photo visit with Kari

 
 By: ED209 : May 24th, 2010-18:31
Very cool to see the finished Peseaux observatory movement and his new workshop. Thanks Don! Regards, ED-209

Excellence report Don

 
 By: Quan : May 25th, 2010-00:02
and hope you will post Kari next creation soon Thank you

Thanks a lot Don for the great report. [nt]

 
 By: foversta : May 25th, 2010-13:31
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Thanks Don for a beautifully crafted report [nt]

 
 By: Topcat30093 : May 27th, 2010-10:38
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Thank you for this report Don

 
 By: cfdfire : May 28th, 2010-02:25
This is report is one of the first times i have got to see the inner workings into KVs shop.His 27 is a piece i have been admiring from a distance for a long time.I am still saving and hope to have one on my wrist by the end of this summer.The 27 I consid... 

Thanks for this update Don...

 
 By: RJW : May 28th, 2010-20:48
And thanks to Kari for "letting us in" and for his beautiful timepieces. Regards, Richard.