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Curtis D. Thomson: Kari Voutilainen

More and more talented non-Swiss watchmakers are breathing new life into an ancient art form. Curtis Thomson introduces us to a rising star of mechanical watchmaking, Kari Voutilainen and his innovative and beautiful decimal repeater watches.

Published in: February 2007

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To the uninitiated, it may seem as if Kari Voutilainen is new to this game, bursting onto the scene in 2005, with his Masterpiece No. 6, a decimal repeater (a world first), from relative obscurity. But, for those in the know, Kari has been one of watchmaking’s best-kept secrets for years lending his skills to private collectors and brands alike.

A mix of traditional watchmaking skills, an open mind, and signature style, Voutilainen is a “Piece-Unique.”