Voutilainen - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Voutilainen
    Year: 2011
    Model Name: Minute Repeater 10
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Voutilainen pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Kari Voutilainen guarantee.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Kari Voutilainen is most certainly one of the greatest living watchmakers, not only thanks to his watchmaking prowess but also to his immaculate design acumen and superlative hand finishing.

    After spending a decade restoring the finest horological creations of the past three centuries, Kari Voutilainen became a rising star in the watchmaking scene in the early 2000s with his unique decimal minute repeaters. These watches were soon followed by his Observatory models with a movement finish often compared to that of the great Philippe Dufour.

    The present Minute Repeater 10 was created in 2011 as a unique bespoke commission from a client who wished to have a minute repeater made by the master but with an openwork dial to be able to admire the impeccably hand finish of the chiming mechanism.

    The 38mm case is made of "Stavax" an unusual hardened stainless steel alloy that amplifies the sound of the chimes. Needless to say, the chimes of this piece are crisp, loud and incredibly pleasing to the ear.

    An outstanding timepiece, this unique masterpiece from one of horology’s greatest masters will certainly have a place of choice in the collection of the discerning esthete.

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An avant-garde and unique stainless steel minute repeating wristwatch with openwork dial

2011
38mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF120,000 - 240,000 
€125,000-250,000
$137,000-274,000

Sold for CHF342,900

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023