Great news from AD - now the wait to 2026!

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by JMac6

We haven’t got to that point yet. But this is my inspiration:

Love this! I think with such a long lead time it leaves time and space to design something really special and unique like this. Look forward to seeing the progress on this... over the next few years

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

You know the price on delivery already? I was just wondering what happens with inflation and cost of products for him. Perhaps his gold goes up x 10.

Well, there's a quote and that price should be locked but it's like a car with no options. Once the spec is locked with any extras/additions (e.g. flinque dial, custom engraving, lume, etc) then there may be an adjustment for the additions.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

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.

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.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ajw45

Well, there's a quote and that price should be locked but it's like a car with no options. Once the spec is locked with any extras/additions (e.g. flinque dial, custom engraving, lume, etc) then there may be an adjustment for the additions.

How you locked in your configuration bro? Congrats in advance!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by llngoc

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?

Thanks!

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

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks!

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

Yes. Keep us posted. The journey is probably most of the fun.

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.

[JMac6]

Wow, tantalum eh? Something to think about. Not sure I’ll deviate from a PM…. But it is tempting.

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

How you locked in your configuration bro? Congrats in advance!

Not really but enough to put a price on it. I'm keeping it simple - center seconds, lumed dial/hands, and 44mm ti case. Colors, patterns, markers, movement finish are all tbd, I'm waiting a few years so I don't drive them crazy with changes. In the meantime, I'm getting better with photoshop creating mockups...

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ajw45

Not really but enough to put a price on it. I'm keeping it simple - center seconds, lumed dial/hands, and 44mm ti case. Colors, patterns, markers, movement finish are all tbd, I'm waiting a few years so I don't drive them crazy with changes. In the meantime, I'm getting better with photoshop creating mockups...

I always thought the 28SC is a 38.5mm. Is it really possible to order a 44mm? How does the movement sit in a bigger case like yours?

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by JMac6

Wow, tantalum eh? Something to think about. Not sure I’ll deviate from a PM…. But it is tempting.

I want a hyper CB. That’s why.

[ajw45]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I always thought the 28SC is a 38.5mm. Is it really possible to order a 44mm? How does the movement sit in a bigger case like yours?

It is 38.5

I always wanted a KV but they were a little small for me and only recently did I realize they do larger sizes on request. Man, if I had asked sooner I'd be wearing a different watch right now...

Movement is basically the same as a standard sc, plates are a little larger to take advantage of the space so technically the movement is a few mm larger but the architecture doesn't change. Display back is a little larger than standard and there's more metal around it as well to fill out the extra diameter and you get an extra 2mm in lug width for a wider strap.

Are you thinking of going bigger? More guilloche to enjoy

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[ajw45]

Originally Posted by llngoc

I want a hyper CB. That’s why.

Lol, awesome

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by ajw45

It is 38.5

I always wanted a KV but they were a little small for me and only recently did I realize they do larger sizes on request. Man, if I had asked sooner I'd be wearing a different watch right now...

Movement is basically the same as a standard sc, plates are a little larger to take advantage of the space so technically the movement is a few mm larger but the architecture doesn't change. Display back is a little larger than standard and there's more metal around it as well to fill out the extra diameter and you get an extra 2mm in lug width for a wider strap.

Are you thinking of going bigger? More guilloche to enjoy

I'm alright with 39mm because I have a small wrist. A 38mm would have been better but I would like to see more of that Guilloche

Actually I have also wanted a SC initially (a simpler and cleaner dial design) but I read that the thickness of the SC is 13.3mm while the V8 is 11.5mm. I prefer a thinner watch so more or less decided on the V8. No wrong choice here because they are both so gorgeous. It's really personal preference because the choices are all there.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by fmc000

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...

I hear you. Some days I feel that way too even though I’m in my 30s lol

[Chiboy]

Congrats all. Seems like there are a lot of KV orders at TRF!

I don't know much about KV, but am surprised that it seems like one buys through an AD. Given the personal nature of the interactive design process and Keri's well known name in horology, I am surprised that he uses an AD as a middleman when he probably isn't winning any new business due to AD marketing.

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

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.

oh man that is awesome and your collection is moving up even higher another step. huge congrats, now the wait

[GreenLantern]

I'm on year 5 of my Roger Smith 7 year wait, so this feels fine to me.

Congrats on finally finishing the spec and getting approval!

Kari's work is incredible (have 4 from him myself).

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Congrats all. Seems like there are a lot of KV orders at TRF!

I don't know much about KV, but am surprised that it seems like one buys through an AD. Given the personal nature of the interactive design process and Keri's well known name in horology, I am surprised that he uses an AD as a middleman when he probably isn't winning any new business due to AD marketing.

He does both.

He has some ADs that have helped him out in the earlier years, and he maintains a healthy relationship with them. He's not really out to sign more ADs.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Congrats all. Seems like there are a lot of KV orders at TRF!

I don't know much about KV, but am surprised that it seems like one buys through an AD. Given the personal nature of the interactive design process and Keri's well known name in horology, I am surprised that he uses an AD as a middleman when he probably isn't winning any new business due to AD marketing.

Thank you!
I'm not too sure about other countries but over here I can get it straight from my AD, who has a small window display for Kari Voutilainen.

Originally Posted by RoscoPico

oh man that is awesome and your collection is moving up even higher another step. huge congrats, now the wait

Thanks Chris!
Commissioning a custom Voutilainen has always been a dream of mine. I can't wait for 2026 to come!

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I'm on year 5 of my Roger Smith 7 year wait, so this feels fine to me.

Congrats on finally finishing the spec and getting approval!

Kari's work is incredible (have 4 from him myself).

Thanks! The approvals (by AD first then by Kari) comes before agreeing the specs. The spec will take a while.

[Pw92676]

Exciting news for sure. Patience is a virtue :)

[dchang81]

AD's are very helpful in designs, offer suggestions etc. Hard to decide when the choice is unlimited. Kind of crazy that it went from a 2 year wait when I inquired last year to 4

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Exciting news for sure. Patience is a virtue :)

Thanks! I'm going to eat healthy and start an exercise regime

Originally Posted by dchang81

AD's are very helpful in designs, offer suggestions etc. Hard to decide when the choice is unlimited. Kind of crazy that it went from a 2 year wait when I inquired last year to 4

Which design did you go for? I have proposed something but still waiting for his response at the moment.

[eiesh]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I'm on year 5 of my Roger Smith 7 year wait, so this feels fine to me.



Congrats on finally finishing the spec and getting approval!



Kari's work is incredible (have 4 from him myself).

Wowww......

If you don't mind can you please share some of your Voutilainen pieces or do you have an IG account we can drool over



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[dchang81]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks! I'm going to eat healthy and start an exercise regime



Which design did you go for? I have proposed something but still waiting for his response at the moment.

Didn't formally put down a deposit yet. A ton of money for me so keep second guessing myself. My design would be a 28sport base but with the normal teardrop lugs. Markers in polished metal instead of the oeange. Initially I was planning white gold but was reading that Kari prefers working in colored golds. Wanted kind of a fume/smoke dial enamel from slate to gray kind of like the 5711 or perhaps a peacock to gray. Was kind of funny. Realized the design would look kind of like a principia with a Kari dial and manual wind which I thought was silly. Then I realized that was kind of the perfect watch too. If he could put a smidge more WR then it would definitely be perfect. A little nod to my family would be a tiny engraved picture of a dice, each letter is the first initial of me and the family.

[JMac6]

I was looking at something from Sartory Billard, which uses Comblemine and offers aventurine glass. A dial from KV incorporating aventurine glass would be quite something, huh?

[JMac6]

I came across this picture yesterday - have to say, the triple-stepped lugs are unbelievable. I am wondering whether that is something I could ask for on the GMT! It would be a shame to not have the teardrop lugs... but the triple-stepped lugs are out of this world.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by JMac6

I came across this picture yesterday - have to say, the triple-stepped lugs are unbelievable. I am wondering whether that is something I could ask for on the GMT! It would be a shame to not have the teardrop lugs... but the triple-stepped lugs are out of this world.

Thanks for sharing.
This is the first time I see these lugs on a Voutilainen. They look good on this particular iteration of 28SC.
I would also prefer the tear drops on my first Voutilainen.

[JMac6]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Thanks for sharing.
This is the first time I see these lugs on a Voutilainen. They look good on this particular iteration of 28SC.
I would also prefer the tear drops on my first Voutilainen.

Although I am leaning towards the tear drops, I do wonder whether the triple-stepped lugs would look better on the engraved watch that I am looking for (see earlier in the page). Fortunately, I have some time to mull this out. I just wish I didn't suck so much at photoshop.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by JMac6

Although I am leaning towards the tear drops, I do wonder whether the triple-stepped lugs would look better on the engraved watch that I am looking for (see earlier in the page). Fortunately, I have some time to mull this out. I just wish I didn't suck so much at photoshop.

Just my view - everything in your previous pic on the GMT was spot on. I won't make drastic adjustments from there.

[JMac6]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Just my view - everything in your previous pic on the GMT was spot on. I won't make drastic adjustments from there.

Ha whoever designed that watch did do a fantastic job. I am still interested in seeing a platinum / salmon makeup.