This stunning, hand-made, white-gold
Voutilainen Vingt-8 is in excellent condition and has excellent mechanical functionality. This special timepiece was the first of the line - referred to by Kari as the 'pre-series' - and was used as a prototype during early stages of the
Vingt-8’s development.
It has three different engine-turned patterns on the blue dial. Each pattern reflects light differently, giving the dial a mixture of tones and fantastic depth. Applied Roman numerals, a sub-second dial at six o’clock with Arabic numerals, and blue steel
Breguet-style hands make up the face. A hand-sewn, dark-blue crocodile 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. The bridges are engraved “Voutilainen” and “Motiers”, like the
Observatoire, which pre-date the final engraving design for the
Vingt-8.
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.
Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment at
A Collected Man, the exclusively approved re-seller of
Voutilainen watches.
Closer look
| Brand: |
Voutilainen |
| Model: |
Vingt-8 - pre-series prototype |
| Movement: |
mechanical manual-winding Cal. 28 |
| Functions: |
time-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
| Features: |
blue engine-turned dial, Breguet hands, Roman applied numerals |
| Case: |
39 mm 18-carat white gold |
| Crystal: |
sapphire front and back |
| Bracelet: |
blue alligator strap with white gold tang buckle |
| Year: |
delivered in 2011 |
| Box & papers: |
full set - box, papers |
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.
