217QRS | Retrograde Date | White Gold
217QRS | Retrograde Date | White Gold
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This Voutilainen 217QRS* is part of a limited series of just 10 pieces, featuring a white gold case and blue dial. The watch integrates a retrograde date indication on the dial, with a modern, yet restrained design that marks Voutilainen's signature style.
This Voutilainen 217QRS is part of a limited series of just 10 pieces, and has a very modern configuration, with a white gold case and dark blue dial. The watch features a retrograde date indication, an intriguing complication that is integrated smoothly into the dial.
The dial features three different guilloche styles, and each pattern reflects the light differently, giving the dial a mixture of tones and depth. Applied Arabic numerals and Breguet-style hands give the watch a more modern look, complemented by sans serif numerals printed for the retrograde date indication and sub-seconds. The case is especially distinctive, featuring angular, sculpted lugs that give the impression of floating separately from the rest of the case. Meanwhile, the retrograde mechanism itself enables the indicator of the 217QRS to slowly return from the 31st to the 1st day of the month, avoiding any inaccuracies, which can typically occur in instantaneous retrograde mechanisms.
While the inspiration for the 217QRS comes from the Vingt-8, the retrograde date mechanism is fully integrated within the Calibre 28. The movement features Voutilainen's direct impulse-escapement with two escape wheels. The exceptionally large, free-sprung balance beats at 18,000 vph, held in place by a long steel bridge with rounded arms. The case is 39mm in size, a fairly modern size that does not quite overwhelm the wearer's wrist.
Closer look
| Brand: | Voutilainen |
| Model: | 217QRS Retrograde Date |
| Movement: | manual-winding calibre, manual-winding |
| Functions: | retrograde date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
| Features: | dark-blue engine-turned dial, limited edition of 10 pieces, display back, Breguet-style steel blue hands |
| Case material: | white gold |
| Case diameter: | 39mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front & back |
| Strap: | grained leather strap from our own collection, Voutilainen grey alligator strap, Voutilainen white gold pin buckle |
| Lug Width: | 20 x 16mm |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Box & papers: | Voutilainen outer box, Voutilainen inner wooden box, polishing cloth, certificate of origin, movement manual, instructions |
Condition
This Voutilainen 217QRS Retrograde Date is in very good condition throughout. The bezel, mid case and lugs show light superficial marks consistent with relative wear. More specifically marks on the upper left and lower left lug, likely from a previous strap change. The dial, hands and movement are free from any signs of imperfections. The hallmarks and engravings are crisp and well defined.
Warranty
The watch is offered with a complimentary service by Voutilainen. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity from A Collected Man.
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