This stunning, hand-made, white-gold
Voutilainen Vingt-8 is in very good condition and has excellent mechanical functionality. This rare timepiece was made entirely at the
Voutilainen workshop in Môtiers, near Geneva, in 2015.
It has three different engine-turned patterns on the blue dial. Each pattern reflects light differently, giving the dial a mixture of tones and depth. Applied Arabic numerals at 3-9-12, a sub-second dial at six o’clock, and
Breguet-style gold hands with blued-steel rings make up the face. At the request of the original client, applied 'dots' mark out all twelve hours. A smoke-grey nubuck strap and
Kari Voutilainen's signature tear-shaped lugs finish off this fantastic timepiece; showing both the watchmaker's uncompromising attention to detail and craftsmanship.
This
Voutilainen is just as impressive inside the case; the sapphire crystal on the reverse allows one to see inside the movement, revealing the rich palette of hues and forms. The in-house Cal. 28 is made from German silver and titanium, and finished with a frosted effect in a rose gold colour.
Through the combination of a a free-sprung balance with
Breguet over-coil and a
Grossmann interior curve, and the signature direct impulse escapement with two large (13.6mm) escapement wheels, a high degree of engineering ingenuity is accomplished. One of the hallmarks of
Voutilainen as a manufacture is their superlative hand-finishing; with expert anglage and a mixture of polished, brushed and frosted surfaces, the aesthetics of the movement is as impressive as the mechanics. The watch has a 50-hour power reserve.
A Collected Man is
the authorised re-seller of Voutilainen watches, endorsed by the watchmaker himself. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.
Closer look
| Brand: |
Voutilainen |
| Model: |
Vingt-8 |
| Movement: |
mechanical manual-winding Cal. 28 |
| Functions: |
time-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
| Features: |
blue engine-turned dial, Breguet hands, applied Arabic numerals, display back |
| Case: |
39 mm 18-carat white gold |
| Crystal: |
sapphire front and back |
| Bracelet: |
smoke grey nubuck strap and a new Voutilainen dark blue alligator strap and corresponding white gold tang buckle |
| Year: |
2015 |
| Box & papers: |
full set - box, papers, spare alligator strap |
This very rare Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 watch comes as a full set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity, and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.
