The magnificent salmon dial of this present watch would not fail to leave you in awe. Truly and proudly “hand-made”, it is embellished by the most exquisite guilloché patterns engine turned by hand. When light hits the satin-finished peripheral chapter ring and sub-dial ring, an intoxicating hue of salmon emits from the surface. This resonates with Voutilainen’s signature flinqué at the centre of the dial, the Clous de Paris beneath the gold applied indexes and the Damier pattern at the middle of the subsidiary dial, to produce a dazzling glimmer in the most brilliant salmon color that you could ever imagine, generating a sublime delight on the eyes.

The dial of the present timepiece is further enhanced by the quirky Observatoire hands, with their blued steel loops on a gold shaft with arrow at the tip, and the classic Voutilainen teardrop lugs, imbuing the timepiece with its unique character and aesthetics.

The present watch also houses the famous in-house calibre 28 (hence the model name, Vingt-8) which combines the highest level of finishing on the movement with technical prowess. The movement features a rare balance-spring system with a large balance wheel that allows for perfect regulation of the watch within strict tolerances, with the exterior of the spring uses a typical Phillips overcoil, while the internal curve uses the Grossmann curve. The two escape wheels further permits for less energy consumption by sending direct impulse in two directions at the same time to the balance through the impulse jewel. Aesthetically, it is an utter joy to see the two blued escapement wheels dance in synchronized movements, in a sea of finely polished screws, rubies, gold chatons and wheels. Accompanied by full accessories, with a certificate signed by Kari Voutilainen, this beautiful timepiece is a dream and the definition of a timeless masterpiece.