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Voutilainen
Vingt-8 Inversé "Unique"
A unique and superbly crafted tantalum wristwatch with open dial, guarantee, and presentation box
Estimate
CHF200,000–400,000
€215,000–430,000
$241,000–482,000
Manufacturer
Voutilainen
Year
2020
Movement No
1/1
Model Name
Vingt-8 Inversé "Unique"
Material
Tantalum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 28, 32 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold Voutilainen pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Caase, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by fitted box, Guarantee dated 2020, servicing history booklet, polishing cloth and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good to Know:
- Unique piece
- Discontinued reference
- Recipient of the 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Men’s Prize
- Original owner
Voutilainen’s movements can undoubtedly be described as works of art for which every shape has been carefully thought out and executed. Every component in his watches, from the bridges to the tiniest of screws, involves manual labor, may it be adjusted tolerances, polishing, angling and so on.
Building upon the success of his celebrated time-only Vingt-8, Voutilainen introduced the Vingt-8 Inversé in 2019, a conceptually daring reinterpretation of his signature calibre 28. As its name suggests, the movement is inverted, revealing on the dial side what is traditionally concealed beneath the case back. This transformation required significant re-engineering, most notably the addition of an indirect gear train visible at the center of the dial, allowing the hands to travel conventionally clockwise while preserving the integrity of the inverted architecture.
The visual result is both striking and harmonious. The open dial places the escapement and oversized balance wheel prominently on display, showcasing Voutilainen’s mastery of both aesthetics and mechanics. The reverse of the watch continues this display of technical artistry, featuring openworked bridges supporting the subsidiary seconds and power reserve indications. These elements add depth and symmetry to the composition, reinforcing the duality between dial and movement sides.
The 28 caliber features a complex direct impulse escapement enabling a more constant distribution of energy. Furthermore, the extra-large balance allows fine regulation of the watch using a rare balance spring system with the exterior of the spring using a Breguet overcoil, while the internal curve uses the little-known Grossmann curve.
The Vingt-8 Inversé was produced in an exceptionally limited series of just 26 pieces, comprising 10 in tantalum, 8 in titanium, and 8 in platinum. The present example was commissioned by the current owner who had missed out on the original allocation, cased in tantalum the ring and color of hands are unique to this watch and as such the movement is engraved 1/1.
- Unique piece
- Discontinued reference
- Recipient of the 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Men’s Prize
- Original owner
Voutilainen’s movements can undoubtedly be described as works of art for which every shape has been carefully thought out and executed. Every component in his watches, from the bridges to the tiniest of screws, involves manual labor, may it be adjusted tolerances, polishing, angling and so on.
Building upon the success of his celebrated time-only Vingt-8, Voutilainen introduced the Vingt-8 Inversé in 2019, a conceptually daring reinterpretation of his signature calibre 28. As its name suggests, the movement is inverted, revealing on the dial side what is traditionally concealed beneath the case back. This transformation required significant re-engineering, most notably the addition of an indirect gear train visible at the center of the dial, allowing the hands to travel conventionally clockwise while preserving the integrity of the inverted architecture.
The visual result is both striking and harmonious. The open dial places the escapement and oversized balance wheel prominently on display, showcasing Voutilainen’s mastery of both aesthetics and mechanics. The reverse of the watch continues this display of technical artistry, featuring openworked bridges supporting the subsidiary seconds and power reserve indications. These elements add depth and symmetry to the composition, reinforcing the duality between dial and movement sides.
The 28 caliber features a complex direct impulse escapement enabling a more constant distribution of energy. Furthermore, the extra-large balance allows fine regulation of the watch using a rare balance spring system with the exterior of the spring using a Breguet overcoil, while the internal curve uses the little-known Grossmann curve.
The Vingt-8 Inversé was produced in an exceptionally limited series of just 26 pieces, comprising 10 in tantalum, 8 in titanium, and 8 in platinum. The present example was commissioned by the current owner who had missed out on the original allocation, cased in tantalum the ring and color of hands are unique to this watch and as such the movement is engraved 1/1.