Kari Voutilainen - the end of the first journey

[lapince]

Originally Posted by goog53

Can we get a GPS tracker on Arnaud to see if he actually picks the watch up on the 19th? Las Vegas has the odds of an on time pick up at 100-1. LOL! Safe travels my friend.

don't worry my friend I am fine, and feel fine, need to wake up at 5:30 to take my plane so everything is going according to plan...

Originally Posted by KarlS

Considering my recent track record on collection. He may do it!! Arnaud what's your flight number? I can post your progress on Radar24

Hahahaha, don't worry I feel fine, unless a heart attack tonight, have a good heart so few chances, or an accident on the taxi, or a plane crash, I will be there on time, my curse is just with Basel, the only 2 times I got really sick, were at the last 2 Basels, never attempting to go there again, I can guarantee you that 100%

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Despite the pictures showing the contrary I really like guilloche and felt that as this is what Kari is known for it would be silly not to have it all, I know less is best but then go buy a Jurgensen or Breguet. What is interesting that at arms length you actually don't see the guilloche it's flat. What the guilloche does is allow the colours to change and of course the light reflecting igives it beautiful hues


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Karl,

What is the connection between Jurgensen and Kari. I see the case designs and hands are very similar between the two. I think there was collaboration at some point but I do not know for certain. I have two UJ and think they are top notch.

Bob

[Snow-Dweller]

Many congratulations on a very serious watch. Enjoy!

[Eagle dunes 75]

Fabulous once in a lifetime watch. Congratulations!

[KarlS]

Bob,
I have spoken to both parties about the influence and Kari is a bit more muted. However the UJ design has been around longer than KV so we have to say that the hands and lugs were originally UJ. In 1996 he finished his prototype pocket watch which Baumberger of UJ tried to buy. KV didn't sell but worked / collaberated with UJ for many years including the UJ escapement I think. Both fantastic brands at different price points. KV allows more bespoke whilst UJ is off the rack.

[KarlS]

Found the article

http://www.watchtime.com/featured/ka...i-voutilainen/

[lapince]

Originally Posted by goog53

Can we get a GPS tracker on Arnaud to see if he actually picks the watch up on the 19th? Las Vegas has the odds of an on time pick up at 100-1. LOL! Safe travels my friend.

You guys won't believe it but I woke up at 4:45, took the taxi, no accident, and am waiting for boarding in Paris.

And I put down 3.000 at Vegas on me collecting, so 100-1 will be a great payoff day anyways now only the plane could not arrive or Kari jave a problem coming, the suspense is intense

[KarlS]

I am sure Kari is as relieved as you are!

[lapince]

Originally Posted by KarlS

I am sure Kari is as relieved as you are!

Hahaha probably even if I paid him in full many months ago

[lapince]

Originally Posted by goog53

Can we get a GPS tracker on Arnaud to see if he actually picks the watch up on the 19th? Las Vegas has the odds of an on time pick up at 100-1. LOL! Safe travels my friend.

Well the odds were wrong, too bad I couldn't put 3000 at least, would've been payday, and 33% would have bee enough to commission another KV or some other one maybe Roger Smith, which would have lasted 4-6 years to arrive

[nyc2la]

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