Kari Voutilainen is a master watchmaker celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to traditional horology. After training in Finland and Switzerland, he worked on restoring rare timepieces before founding his independent atelier in Môtiers, Switzerland, in 2002. Known for creating handmade, limited-edition watches with innovative mechanisms and artistic designs, Voutilainen has won numerous awards, including multiple Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) prizes. His timepieces, such as the Vingt-8 and Observatoire series, are highly sought after for their exclusivity, technical precision, and beauty, cementing his legacy as one of the world’s greatest living watchmakers.

The Vingt-8 houses the renowned in-house calibre 28, showcasing exceptional finishing and technical innovation. This movement features a rare balance-spring system with a large balance wheel, ensuring precise regulation within strict tolerances. The outer curve of the spring uses a traditional Breguet overcoil, while the inner curve employs the Grossmann curve. Its dual escape wheels reduce energy consumption by delivering direct impulses in two directions to the balance via the impulse jewel. Visually, the movement is mesmerizing, with the two blued escapement wheels moving in harmony amidst polished screws, rubies, gold chatons, and wheels.

The present Vingt-8 boasts a mesmerizing dark grey guilloché dial, blending intricate patterns and tones that perfectly contrast with its sleek 39mm platinum case. Silver Arabic numerals and silver-blue hands add a modern, sophisticated edge to its design. Preserved in outstanding condition and accompanied by its full set of accessories and a certificate signed by Kari Voutilainen, this remarkable timepiece is a true icon of timeless craftsmanship and style.