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The joy of going IndependentPosted by OzTimeLord
Two years ago when I first laid my eyes on my friends Kari Voutilainen Observatoire I vowed that it would be mine one day. This day has come and I simply cannot express the joy of finally owning this wonderful creative work. I’ve always felt that independent watches exude a magnetic presence that draw me to them. It is also a feeling that I get from vintage watches, but only from a very few modern watches (and it fades after a few months of ownership).
I’m equally not surprised why this watch won the 2007 the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève in the Men's Watch category. Part of the appeal of owning an Independent watch is that you get to share and understand the values of the watchmaker. Kari Voutilainen has always appealed to me as he is a perfectionist and one of the true custodians of Haute Horologerie. Production is always limited and now with around 13 staff he aims to produce a maximum of 40 pieces per year. Owning a vintage observatory grade chronometer is an added bonus. I’ve only had this watch for a few days and its certainly is one of my favourite wearers. The platinum case gives this 38mm Observatoire a feeling of substance and elegance. 
This watch has taken me back to the passion and excitement of my early collecting days. Regards Rene 
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