Kari Voutilainen stresses the importance of presence. His workshop’s newest creation, the Vingt-8, certainly makes itself known. With elegant mechanisms housed in a polished and robust case, the founder’s philosophy melds tradition with respect for innovation. The watch’s escapement wheels, for example, can directly regulate the impulse roller jewel, offering more efficiency and requiring much less energy than traditional level escapements. Finished to the highest standards and made entirely in-house, the Voutilainen Vingt-8’s legacy will last for time to come.