Theodore Diehl Kari Voutilainen Horlogerie d Art Book Review

As much of a clich as it is, Breitling TransOcean Chronograph Replica we will begin with this note: we are living in the age of the “cyber revolution,” when the content that we consume, read, watch, and listen to is first and foremost produced and made available in a digital form. Even most of the greatest publications of the world have embraced the digital age by publishing their own websites, iPad apps and whatnot; all in an effort to gain back some of the ground they have lost to the digital age.

With all that said, when we do take the time to invest in reading a printed publication C let that be a high-quality magazine, book, atlas or other C we tend to expect something that is beautifully detailed and is presented in a unique, bespoke way. Today, we are looking at something that ticks all those boxes and more, as Theodore Diehl’s large format, 270-page book about highly respected independent watch maker http://www.syrauto.co.uk/breitling-avenger-ii-replica-uk.html Kari Voutilainen provides an in-depth look at not only Kari’s career and awe-inspiring work, but also at what makes independent watchmaking so beautifully intriguing.

Although we have written about Kari Voutilainen a number of times before, for those not entirely familiar with his name, let me very briefly introduce him, so as to show why he is a most suitable nominee to receive a book dedicated to his work and craft. Basically, Kari Voutilainen is noted amongst the greatest master watchmakers in the world as his name has been synonymous with unique movement designs and exceptionally high quality movement decoration.

But let’s not rush so far ahead reitling Navitimer 01 Replica in time: the first of the book’s five chapters is titled “The Watchmaker” and, after a short introduction to the history of Swiss watchmaking, it details the more important dates in Kari’s life and career, starting from his birth in 1962 through his application to the highly regarded WOSTEP school of watchmaking in 1989, until 2002, when he finally set up shop in M?tiers, following a few years of working with Parmigiani Fleurier and teaching at WOSTEP.

The book, however, is by far not just a collection of dates, facts and figures: beyond a more detailed look into the mindset C and the way that develops as a watchmaker proceeds to tackle increasingly difficult tasks up to the point of establishing his own workshop C it also features countless quotes from Kari Voutilainen himself. As anyone who has met Kari will tell you, he is a very modest, humble and honest person, a true introvert C just like most other master craftsmen. And yet, the way that he shares his opinion and experience alone renders this book worthy of our attention.

Chapter two, “The Passion” goes on to tell the story of how the Voutilainen workshop developed over the course of a decade, between 2002 and 2012. It is here where Kari elaborates on how his one-man workshop grew to ultimately become a totally independent manufacture situated in a magnificent chateau, that now provides enough space for Kari and his some dozen-people large team, as well as all machines, offices, and even living quarters. Reading through the pages that told the story of how Kari progressed from his apartment to having this mansion, I felt like I was reading more of a fictional story of an isolated master craftsmen turning out some of the finest items in the world, rather than a biography of a highly professional team that works today… Good thing the beautiful illustrations were there to show that this fantastic story couldn’t be more real.