28_TE

The Voutilainen 28_TE wristwatch perfectly encapsulates the philosophy of Kari Voutilainen. Its elegant and strong mechanism is housed in a stylish and robust case.
The in-house movement of the Vingt-8 was designed, built, fabricated, finished and assembled in its entirety in Voutilainen workshops. The design and philosophy of the
movement combines respect for longevity and precision with classical watchmaking tradition.

The movement has a very large balance wheel manufactured in-house, allowing perfect
regulation of the watch to within strict tolerances. To equip such an exceptional timepiece, a very rare and unique balance- spring system has been used. The exterior of the spring uses a typical Phillips overcoil, while the internal curve uses the little known Grossmann curve.

The escapement makes the movement very special; this is the first watch to have two escapement wheels in such a configuration. The escapement wheels give a direct impulse to the balance through the impulse roller/jewel. This escapement is extremely efficient and requires much less energy than traditional lever escapements, offering benefits in terms of longevity and stability in day-to-day use. The balance-wheel bridge is sublimely elegant, offering an unimpeded view of the escapement and balance. It also allows the enthusiast to admire the synchronized movements of the escapement wheels.

The watch is finished to the highest standards.
The surfaces of pinions and wheels are completely flat and highly polished to within exceptionally uniform tolerances. All finishing work on the main plate and bridges is by
hand to achieve the highest possible levels of surface finish. Screws and all steel parts are finished and polished by hand. The elegant dial is entirely fabricated in house. Dial is made from silver and gold. It is engine turned by hand. The center part and small second have transparent “grand feu” blue enamel on them. Hour indices are made from gold and have special treatment on them.
WATCH DETAILS
Categories
Current Collection, Timepieces

Movement
In-house designed movement, main plate and bridges manufactured from German silver. 65-hour power reserve. New direct impulse escapement with two escapement wheels.

Balance
Free sprung balance (with Phillips/Grossmann balance spiral and rose gold timing weights, beating at 18,000 vph). Diameter of balance wheel is 13.60 mm. Wheels in rose gold.

Jewels
21

Hands
Gold

Dial
Silver and gold, engine turned by hand with applied gold numerals

Movement size
ø 30.00 mm x 5.60mm

Case size
ø 39.00 mm x 11.50mm