PROPERTY FROM THE FAMILY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
107Σ︎
Kari Voutilainen
Vingt-8
An extremely rare and exquisite white gold wristwatch with black guilloché dial, direct impulse dual wheel escapement, certificate, and presentation box
Estimate
$100,000–200,000
Manufacturer
Kari Voutilainen
Year
2016, Switzerland
Movement No
28-112
Case No
280’112
Model Name
Vingt-8
Material
18K white gold
Calibre
Manual, in-house cal. 28, 35 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold Voutilainen pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by Voutilainen Certificate of Origin dated January 2016, purchase receipts, product literature, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Hand-made, unique black guilloché dial with white accents
• 18K white gold case
• Complete with all original accessories, excellent condition
• Fresh-to-the-market
After spending a decade restoring the finest horological creations of the past three centuries, in the early 2000s Kari Voutilainen set up his own workshops, marking the beginning of his meteoric rise to horological superstar. His earliest creations were soon followed by the Observatoire and Vingt-8 series, incorporating movement finishing of the highest level.
Voutilainen’s distinctive aesthetic—characterized by richly textured, hand-crafted dials—is immediately recognizable to seasoned collectors. Each dial is entirely handmade, a fact proudly inscribed on the watch itself, and reflects a unique balance of visual coherence and creative variation.
The Vingt-8 houses the renowned in-house calibre 28, showcasing exceptional finishing and technical innovation. This movement features a rare balance-spring system with a large balance wheel, ensuring precise regulation within strict tolerances. The outer curve of the spring uses a traditional Breguet overcoil, while the inner curve employs the Grossmann curve. Its dual escape wheels reduce energy consumption by delivering direct impulses in two directions to the balance via the impulse jewel. Visually, the movement is mesmerizing, with the two blued escapement wheels moving in harmony amidst polished screws, rubies, gold chatons, and wheels.
The present Vingt-8 boasts a mesmerizing inky black guilloché dial, blending intricate patterns and tones that perfectly contrast with its sleek 39mm white gold case. White Arabic numerals and white hands with blued steel accents add a modern, sophisticated edge to its design.
• Hand-made, unique black guilloché dial with white accents
• 18K white gold case
• Complete with all original accessories, excellent condition
• Fresh-to-the-market
After spending a decade restoring the finest horological creations of the past three centuries, in the early 2000s Kari Voutilainen set up his own workshops, marking the beginning of his meteoric rise to horological superstar. His earliest creations were soon followed by the Observatoire and Vingt-8 series, incorporating movement finishing of the highest level.
Voutilainen’s distinctive aesthetic—characterized by richly textured, hand-crafted dials—is immediately recognizable to seasoned collectors. Each dial is entirely handmade, a fact proudly inscribed on the watch itself, and reflects a unique balance of visual coherence and creative variation.
The Vingt-8 houses the renowned in-house calibre 28, showcasing exceptional finishing and technical innovation. This movement features a rare balance-spring system with a large balance wheel, ensuring precise regulation within strict tolerances. The outer curve of the spring uses a traditional Breguet overcoil, while the inner curve employs the Grossmann curve. Its dual escape wheels reduce energy consumption by delivering direct impulses in two directions to the balance via the impulse jewel. Visually, the movement is mesmerizing, with the two blued escapement wheels moving in harmony amidst polished screws, rubies, gold chatons, and wheels.
The present Vingt-8 boasts a mesmerizing inky black guilloché dial, blending intricate patterns and tones that perfectly contrast with its sleek 39mm white gold case. White Arabic numerals and white hands with blued steel accents add a modern, sophisticated edge to its design.