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Aivas47a · 1 October 2011, 07:33 AM

You guys will appreciate this ...

I've been admiring the work of the independent Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva for several years, and finally decided to order one of his newer creations, the Korona K3 Northern Stars with blue dial and SS case (he's only making 10 of each dial/case combination). The watch won't be finished for awhile but here are a few pics he sent of the work in progress.

A few weeks ago:

Yesterday:

Needless to say, I'm really getting excited about this!

capote · 1 October 2011, 07:41 AM

Really cool watch, I like the bitter moons

....haunting almost

britincali · 1 October 2011, 07:42 AM

Very cool!

paverman · 1 October 2011, 01:21 PM

Very interesting piece. Please be sure to post pics when you take possession.

FeelingTheBlues · 1 October 2011, 02:13 PM

Wow that looks very nice! Thanks for sharing!

TSW · 1 October 2011, 04:45 PM

Very nice!

Aivas47a · 5 October 2011, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paverman

Very interesting piece. Please be sure to post pics when you take possession.

Will do! Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Aivas47a · 5 October 2011, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Really cool watch, I like the bitter moons

....haunting almost

Yes me too ... Sarpaneva has been using that same moon face in a number of different watches. At first I didn't like it but it has really grown on me once I thought about it more deeply. He's also making me a pair of cufflinks with it.

cedargrove · 5 October 2011, 04:23 AM

Stunning. I seriously love that. Great idea for cufflinks - will they have the moon?

Aivas47a · 5 October 2011, 06:54 AM

Yes, the cufflinks will be the same stern moonface ... I'll be sure to post pics of those when I get them too.

This has really been a special watch-buying experience. Sarpaneva works alone -- the brand is just him and his bench.

Timber Loftis · 5 October 2011, 07:10 AM

That's gorgeous. Talk about a limited run.

toph · 5 October 2011, 08:56 AM

his watches are sooo unique! i have seen a few models in magazines , definitley something different,
enjoy it when it comes

Yoda · 5 October 2011, 10:54 AM

Jim, congratulations on a great purchase. I just looked at the website I like the Korana k2k. Were your not tempted by the evil Stepsister?

ocwatching · 5 October 2011, 12:38 PM

Looking forward to the finished piece! Fantastic!

Mockingbird · 5 October 2011, 02:51 PM

Wow. My grail is the Harvest moon. That's an exceptional watch you have being made there.

Stepan is a really charming guy as well, he was great as Basel this year.

Dickson Lim · 5 October 2011, 02:54 PM

Stephan is a superb guy! Can't wait to see the final result!

Lgear080 · 5 October 2011, 02:54 PM

omfg.

caballero · 5 October 2011, 03:08 PM

Whats the rrp on a piece like this ??

WatchTimes · 6 October 2011, 01:24 AM

STUNNING watch!
I am becoming more and more intrigued by the independent watch makers out there.
There are some AMAZING watches coming out of very small shops these days and many
are unknown by all but the true watch junkie....

Aivas47a · 7 October 2011, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

STUNNING watch!
I am becoming more and more intrigued by the independent watch makers out there.
There are some AMAZING watches coming out of very small shops these days and many
are unknown by all but the true watch junkie....

Yes, I have a few watches from the bigger names but was determined to go with one of the smaller shops for my next purchase (actually I sold my AP ROO Diver to free up funds for this). There are a lot of very exciting smaller brands these days. FP Journe may be the greatest watchmaker alive today.)

Aivas47a · 7 October 2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

Jim, congratulations on a great purchase. I just looked at the website I like the Korana k2k. Were your not tempted by the evil Stepsister?

Yes, the "dark" version was very tempting!

Aivas47a · 7 October 2011, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Wow. My grail is the Harvest moon. That's an exceptional watch you have being made there.

Stepan is a really charming guy as well, he was great as Basel this year.

He's been very nice in my dealings with him for sure. I especially appreciate his starting work on my watch in August - - I understand he likes to spend as much of the brief Finnish summer as he can on his motorcycle. :-)

capote · 27 January 2012, 07:37 AM

Any progress with the watch? Love to see the final result

eric23 · 27 January 2012, 07:41 AM

Looks nice!

Maxtor · 27 January 2012, 11:37 AM

Wow. Stunning.

B. Doggy · 27 January 2012, 12:23 PM

Keep the pics coming, man. Love to see watches in progress.

oneillba · 27 January 2012, 02:05 PM

keep us posted.

liptonnr · 27 January 2012, 02:15 PM

Looks great! Wow!

1 October 2011, 07:33 AM	#1
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	A watch in progress You guys will appreciate this ... I've been admiring the work of the independent Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva for several years, and finally decided to order one of his newer creations, the Korona K3 Northern Stars with blue dial and SS case (he's only making 10 of each dial/case combination). The watch won't be finished for awhile but here are a few pics he sent of the work in progress. A few weeks ago: Yesterday: Needless to say, I'm really getting excited about this!

1 October 2011, 07:42 AM	#3
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Very cool! __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

1 October 2011, 04:45 PM	#6
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5 October 2011, 08:56 AM	#12
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	his watches are sooo unique! i have seen a few models in magazines , definitley something different, enjoy it when it comes __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

5 October 2011, 12:38 PM	#14
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Looking forward to the finished piece! Fantastic! __________________ too much into watches...

1 October 2011, 07:41 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Really cool watch, I like the bitter moons ....haunting almost

1 October 2011, 01:21 PM	#4
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Very interesting piece. Please be sure to post pics when you take possession.

1 October 2011, 02:13 PM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Wow that looks very nice! Thanks for sharing!

5 October 2011, 04:23 AM	#9
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Stunning. I seriously love that. Great idea for cufflinks - will they have the moon?

5 October 2011, 06:54 AM	#10
Aivas47a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Dallas Watch: Love them all Posts: 225	Yes, the cufflinks will be the same stern moonface ... I'll be sure to post pics of those when I get them too. This has really been a special watch-buying experience. Sarpaneva works alone -- the brand is just him and his bench.

5 October 2011, 07:10 AM	#11
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	That's gorgeous. Talk about a limited run.

5 October 2011, 10:54 AM	#13
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Jim, congratulations on a great purchase. I just looked at the website I like the Korana k2k. Were your not tempted by the evil Stepsister?

5 October 2011, 02:51 PM	#15
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Wow. My grail is the Harvest moon. That's an exceptional watch you have being made there. Stepan is a really charming guy as well, he was great as Basel this year.

5 October 2011, 02:54 PM	#16
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Stephan is a superb guy! Can't wait to see the final result!

5 October 2011, 02:54 PM	#17
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	omfg.

5 October 2011, 03:08 PM	#18
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	Whats the rrp on a piece like this ??

6 October 2011, 01:24 AM	#19
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	STUNNING watch! I am becoming more and more intrigued by the independent watch makers out there. There are some AMAZING watches coming out of very small shops these days and many are unknown by all but the true watch junkie.... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 January 2012, 07:37 AM	#23
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Any progress with the watch? Love to see the final result

27 January 2012, 07:41 AM	#24
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Looks nice!

27 January 2012, 11:37 AM	#25
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Wow. Stunning.

27 January 2012, 12:23 PM	#26
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Keep the pics coming, man. Love to see watches in progress. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 January 2012, 02:05 PM	#27
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	keep us posted. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

27 January 2012, 02:15 PM	#28
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Looks great! Wow!

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