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alex,
Jan 12, 2011,13:33 PM
I fully undertand that it is not a tourby since there is no cage. However, I was pointing out the the bridge for the balance itself is a type common to tourbillons.
Hope I made that clear this time. ;-)
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Kari Voutilainen's new inhouse caliber
By: alex : January 12th, 2011-08:50
Last week I was visiting Kari Voutilainen and had the extreme privilege to see the prototypes of his inhouse movement which should be launched within the next 2 months. He asked me not to say too much but what I can say is that is will be a killer! It wil...
Awesome! q
By: asg : January 12th, 2011-09:06
This is going to be one super watch. Thanks for the post Alex! best, asg
I hope that we can see this watch in Vegas as
By: dr.kol : January 12th, 2011-09:21
Voutilainen should be there. Perhaps he could make me one if I ask in a polite way in Finnish. We also join the same christian name. Anyhow, looks like it will be a stunning watch! Best, Kari
Very.....
By: MiniCooper : January 12th, 2011-09:32
interesting..... Thanks for sharing with us.... Cheers
The bezel size....
By: CL : January 12th, 2011-09:54
Hi Alex...would you say the bezel is the same size as the Observatoire or wider? The thin bezel on the Observatoire makes the watch very big on my wrist even when it was only 38mm :-( One remedy for me, go for a very dark dial, might help This watch looks...
interesting..
By: didwlgh : January 12th, 2011-09:57
I'm eagerly waiting as well. Could you please explain what makes the escapement special? From the photos I only see a freesprung balance with the tourbillon bridge... Thanks!
alex,
By: didwlgh : January 12th, 2011-13:33
I fully undertand that it is not a tourby since there is no cage. However, I was pointing out the the bridge for the balance itself is a type common to tourbillons. Hope I made that clear this time. ;-)
Wow this will be a killer...
By: DonCorson : January 12th, 2011-09:57
Thanks for this post Alex. I was in Môtier just before Christmas and didn't stop in to see Kari. I see that was a big mistake! Don
Very nice
By: aaronm : January 12th, 2011-10:23
I like the stacking of components, the center wheel above the balance wheel above one of the wheel cocks. I just hope it doesn't fall into the pit where his chrono seems to be hiding A
I wonder if the new escapement
By: mkt33 : January 12th, 2011-10:29
is similar to the chronometer escapement that Kari "officially" worked on with UJS. ? Hope to see it soon. Mike
Thanks a lot Alex !
By: foversta : January 12th, 2011-12:25
Thanks a lot for the report ! This is a very promising caliber and I can't wait to see more ! I love the balance bridge... Fr.Xavier
Looks good
By: grigo : January 12th, 2011-13:13
I cannot wait to see the finished product. Best regards, George
im SO tuned ALEX
By: aldossari_faisal : January 12th, 2011-13:26
impressive ... Faisal
I am in ....
By: small-luxury-world : January 12th, 2011-13:30
l o v e with that balance bridge Now I go to bed - dreaming ...
Looking closer...
By: adrianmoles : January 12th, 2011-14:40
Looks similar to a double wheel scapement. We see on pic 1, there's two scapement wheels (2) with their own bridges (4 and 6). The anchor with his bridge (6) and on the second pic (1). Also we see how that if the crown is at 3 o clock then at 6 o clock it...
Looks very very promising.
By: fernando : January 12th, 2011-18:39
Thanks for the heads up Alex. I shall be keeping my ears close to the ground for further updates. Best fernando
Exciting news!
By: Curtis : January 12th, 2011-20:28
Hi Alex, Thanks for the report. This is exciting news and I look forward to your next report. Cheers, Curtis
Can't wait to see more...
By: grumio : January 12th, 2011-21:15
Looks very exciting, even in this unfinished state. I'm very curious to see what escapement is being used. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, how can I keep up with them...
By: KIH : January 12th, 2011-22:51
.... in terms of the bank account :-( But I agree that this is very exciting news, especially those who, including me, missed the bus for Observatoire! I can't wait to see it in person in Vegas! Best, Ken
Sorry, forgot to say....
By: KIH : January 12th, 2011-22:53
... thanks for yet another exciting report (after Laurent Ferrier), Alex! Ken
Hi Greg unfortunately as...
By: alex : January 13th, 2011-01:17
money doesn't grow on trees and I already have a similar watch in the Observatory I'm going to pass for the moment :-(
very exciting
By: ei8htohms : January 13th, 2011-04:59
Looking forward to learning more about his escapement in particular. Thanks for the info and pics! _john
Thanks, Alex!
By: Gary G : January 13th, 2011-05:12
Alex -- Great report, as always -- I am now looking forward to next week's visit with Kari with even more anticipation than before! Love that balance bridge -- my guess is that in the production version the degree of finish will be even higher. And I can'...
Except being a Voutilainen, there is a tiny little detail...
By: Ornatus-Mundi : January 13th, 2011-05:39
that makes me think this is a landmark piece: Its clear the watch has two escape wheels. But the one on the right seems not to have a connection with the gear train? Fascinating! I hope I spotted it correctly..., Magnus
Thanks, Alex
By: Douglas : January 13th, 2011-11:31
Looking forward to more on this one. Initial look is incredible. Douglas
Precious post.
By: VMM : January 15th, 2011-07:27
Love it. Thank you. Vte