Time Pieces for Madison Who’s Who
“This exceptional timepiece was originally inspired by the shape of a motorcycle kickstart pinion. Constructed with four Stavax ESR steel components, Loiste is ingeniously characterized as having both a smooth elegance and brute strength.
Loiste II is driven by ETA 2824-A2 movement. The moonphase complication is designed and made by Sarpaneva Watches. The three-dimensional dial is machined from either brass or aluminium.”
Sarpaneva Watches
Son of famed jeweler Pentti Sarpaneva,a graduate of the Finnish School of Watchmaking in Tapiola, a student of Jorma Tuominen, formerly of Patek Philippe, and renown in his own right, Stepan Sarpaneva, makes his home in the famous Cable Factory on Grassy Bay, Helsinki. His debut watch, the Model TT, heralded his unique craftsmanship and design subtleties.
“Some day, historians of horology might identify the ‘model TT’ pocket-watch as the real debut of Stepan Sarpaneva as a watchmaker. He brought together two improbable components in order to make a statement: technical refinement can merge with a bold design. The TT, built in 2000, is a motorcycle cog, in which Stepan set a refined, extra-thin Piaget movement”
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