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Great news from AD - now the wait to 2026!
Delighted to receive the call from my AD who informed me that my application for a customized Voutilainen has been accepted! I was asked to provide as much input as possible for the model, case, dial, color, hands that I want, and share images of inspiration that I have come across. However, the delivery date is 2026
![]() Henceforth starts my Voutilainen journey! I'm soooooo excited now ![]() Will update this thread along the way. Thanks for reading. |
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Interesting, both the watch and the delivery date.
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Congratulations well in advance Michael
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Is it a sign of the times that the delivery date doesn’t sound absurd anymore?
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Thanks!
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I would agree if we were talking Rolex or Patek etc This is the norm for smaller indies and KV qualifies more than any.
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Congrats - definitely following this thread :). KV watches...
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Oh, and congrats OP! I'm only a little ahead of you, 2025 ![]() |
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I know and, believe me, I don't see anything wrong with it. My comment was completely related to myself, I don't even know if I will be on this planet in 2026...
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I hear you. Some days I feel that way too even though I’m in my 30s lol
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Congrats!!!!
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Congrats!
Wow 4 years is a long time. I guess you negotiated a price now, right? Or can it go up over time? Perhaps not a risk for you as you can probably afford it either way, but more for them. |
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Wow you are a far more patient person than I.
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Thanks gentlemen! And congratulations to all here who are also getting their Voutilainen! 2025 is not that bad compared to my wait.
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Beginning of 2025 at that. What are you thinking in terms of the model?
I had a chance to see one in the flesh recently and it was lovely. ![]() ![]() |
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Love the brand, it’s a long wait but you’ll enjoy it.
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Sweet.
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![]() I know how the ISO works but do you know what are the differences between Vingt-8 and 28_TE? I can't really tell... The GMT looks good too. Honestly I haven't decided yet. Which one did you get please? ![]() Thanks again bro! You have been a great help and source of info! Really appreciate it. Fantastic 28SC you got there! What a beauty and such a breathtaking dial. ![]() |
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I ordered the GMT-6. To be honest, I struggle to decipher the differences between some of the very similar models.
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Congratulations! I was quoted 2 years with 2024 delivery at the end of last year. And finally put in the order and deposit in January. Then my AD informed me in February that all watches were with a three year delivery date. A few weeks ago, I was told that he stopped taking orders so I guess you got lucky. I am now expecting a February 2025 delivery with a blue dial tantalum case. What are you planning for yours? In the meanwhile, my KV fix, the LM101 steel should be here anytime now. That will keep me busy until the real thing comes in. ![]() |
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![]() Blue dial in tantalum case is so cool. I've proposed something to him and have not heard back yet. Will update again when he replies. Hope it is not undoable ![]() |
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I am keeping mine simple with a blue guilloche dial and a couple of very small personal touches. The case material was the big "if" and I was concerned that he would turn it down but lucky for me it went through. |
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Wow, tantalum eh? Something to think about. Not sure I’ll deviate from a PM…. But it is tempting.
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