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But from where to find a matching watch? Best, Kari ...  

but I'm looking for something more sporty and something fitting with the colours of the car. Best, Kari

A GP SF Chrono?

the ETA movement - I prefer having a manufactured one. GP could be nice but the movement is really small compare with the case and I'm not praising how the date is located in the watch. Best, Kari

But I know you\'ve had your issues with AP (though the Diver has a different movement than your 15202) ...  

Thanks for bringing this up. Best Kari

without my experiences about AP. I thought the new yellow ROO chrono and already ordered hornback straps with yellow stitching made-to-measurements. But I'm afraid for the third Monday production watch in a row. Best Kari

I'm more for those traditional brands. Best, Kari

Best, Kari

Slate gray dial, always reminds me of classic car dash boards.

it would be made either of steel or platinum. I am not really a "golden boy". Best Kari

I enjoyed it ...  

I'm just missing all red from inside. Perhaps unfortunately... Best, Kari

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Very impressive Ferrari and Huge congratulations Kari. Cheers, Patrickh

allergic to Hublot. It's not my kind of brand. Furthermore, all the watches "dedicated" to something like Bentley or whatever, are not my cup of tea. Thanks anyhow. Best, Kari

Cheers, Patrickh

Inside I have some yellow things... Best, Kari

+/- with their "small" Horse print in. Best regards, Patrickh

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Made by another crazy Finn. Kari

Being both from the icy north?

I have heard that S.Sarpaneva is in love with Koskenkorva (vodka). I'm not. But there's something very Finnish in his watches. Think about the best known Finnish mobile game producer and their #1 product: Angry Birds. Angry Moon, Angry Birds, Angry Finns.... 

I\'d call it melancholic. Love those moons! And a watch like that in a Ferrari like (soon to be) yours is a killer combo. Don\'t forget that another flying Finn driving the fastest Ferrari is wearing a Sarpaneva!

Both of the Finns we are speaking about love Koskenkorva. We used to go to the same bar in Helsinki with Kimi and he was normally drunk like a baboon. A typical Finn... I think the moon in Sarpaneva's watches is not melancholic but Hangover Moon. Best, Ka... 

Ok, well I\'m hoping to get one anyway.

Are you having some Finnish blood? Best, Kari

a Sarpaneva

I will try to book a meeting. At least we speak the same language. Best, Kari

Congrats on the car. Perfect! A sporty and black high end watch to go with it? How about something from Richard Mille? My choice is RM035 or RM055 in black. Otherwise, go for something more "classically sporty": Platinum Datograph Up/Down or a 5204P with ... 

ALS Dato would be cool but perhaps it's lacking the elegance of an Italian car. Best Kari

I'm just a stupid Finn... Kari

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would be best because it costs the same as the car. That one I save for my next Ferrari which is already in my dreams. My 5960/1A is reserved for my 911 Targa GTS. Kari

...after all, the Ferraris have also come a long way from being strictly mechanical and analog performance machines. Probably produced in even lower built numbers, but with an equally and distinctly different approach to watches as we know them (thanks to...  

I guess I'm too old and conservative for digital watches. But thanks. Kari

The Ferrari California isn\'t exactly for "old and conservative" either... Your exquisite taste in watches is timeless and if anything, gets only better with age and experience. But of course digital isn\'t for everyone. Don\'t own one either. Yet. Happy ... 

that my wife is 29. She can drive Ferrari and I can slowly follow her with my 911 Targa GTS... Best, Kari

Roger Dubuis Because of the star shape can be found on both. Cheers, Kolosstt

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but these co-brandings are not my thing. I wouldn't buy Patek suits, shirts, underwear... Best, Kari

...I think Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton. ...  

Thanks, I will have a closer look at the watch. Best, Kari

The star bridge is very attractive, and the skeleton gives excellent views of the micro-rotor and it's transmission, and the mainspring which powers a four wheel gear train and a separate motion work. Superb. But for more stealth and simplicity I might al... 

I am probably too limited with my selection which is mostly Patek, Rolex, VC, Breguet... Best, Kari

I would say RD is a good step into other territory - bold yet familiar in quality and execution.

The IWC Ingenieur Climate Action with black Kevlar and yellow stitch IWC, not ETA movement, ceramic bezel, dial design like brake calipers grabbing a disc, yellow accents, AND probably would come with some CO2 offset credits... Cheers, Mike aka Cazalea ...  

This might be suitable. In my Ferrari there's so much carbon that it nearly makes me sick. At least my bank account did not like that. Best, Kari

By the end of May, I will pick up one of the ideas presented here. The father of the winning proposal will get a brand new Patek Philippe travelling roll for 4 watches. Best, Kari

...as you have not limited the number of entries I am going to give you a full consultation! Option 4: URWERK UR-105TA

I am so bloody old that I can hardly operate a chronograph. Best, Kari

Don't be fooled this is nothing more than the wandering hours that have been around since before the wristwatch - it's just dressed in a modern suit! As for the turbine dampers on the back, I will give you a tutorial when you DO decide to buy...

it's better that you live in a nice part of US... Best, Kari

Happy to oblige if you are in Manhattan any time. There is a particular watch store that has a handful of very apt watches for that car under one roof; including the UR-105 so you can play before you pay.

once every year and normally I take my family there in the autumn. A lovely city - I never get bored with that. Furthermore, I have business with a NYC based company. Hope to see you this year and get some tutoring. Best, Kari

and that gives me time to buy 3 new watches Mike

the 5370P with black enamel! That's the matching one I see with this car. Congrats! Rgds Raymond

before I'll get that. Perhaps in the end of the year, perhaps next spring before Baselworld. I will pick up, like I mentioned, on 25th 3 new Patek in platinum plus one in steel. Additionally, I need to pick up a vintage in May. This is so much, also money... 

Not sure if this has already been mentioned... Gorgeous car! Cheers, John

and I have been looking at their Evolution line. The sad part is that I bought last year a BP chronograph but I am not wearing the watch at all. Even I like it a lot. Best, Kari

... but I had a suggestion of the chrono rattrapante flyback big date in mind, too ...  

So BP Evolution is out. Or I need to visit Lambo shop. The good thing with Lambo where I live is that it could be used for cleaning the roads from snow in the winter... Best, Kari

What else should go with a Ferrari? Best Moritz

The coming 5370P is for "my next Ferrari". Now they have a car with 4-wheel drive. Fantastic here. My chooses of cars is quite limited because I need to buy something which can also carry our 2-years old. I proposed my wife today that we would assemble a ... 

I once saw someone driving a Honda Civic with the Jaeger LeCoultre Amvox / Aston Martin DBS transponder. And Ferrari is nicer IMO than Lambo anyhow! Oh well...the Blancpain L-Evolution was the first piece that came to mind... Cheers, John

but Ferrari is always having a model or two where the kid can be thrown to the back seat. Best, Kari

but the cufflinks arrived today. Nice enamel with five colours. Best, Kari ...  

....Reverso Duetto

It will add a touch of class. ...  

Tarja has this watch and I'm sure she'll wear it day and night against both car keys. Those women... Best, Kari

or just innocent typo? Pity it is not RED!!

But no, I did not re-marry. At least she looks familiar. This bloody memory... Best, Kari

Darja not Tarja

Tarja Anneli is her name plus my family name. It's historical. Estonia was for about 50 years under Soviet occupation. Let me give you an example: somebody was baptised "Jyri", a very typical Estonian (and Finnish) name. The same guy used the name "Juri" ... 

I'm getting a nice Reverso in the beginning of June. But a blue + white dial is not the best match with a black/black car... Best, Kari

From what I know about your taste AND because lately this watch has been haunting my dreams- my vote is the Patek 5960P! As far as the strap goes I think you did a great job with your steel version, therefore I leave this to you Sincerely and Respectfully... 

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but I would call it more elegant. Best, Kari

Suggestion no 2 Photo credit: Suggestion no 3 Photo credit: Amanico ...  

ETA or non-ETA? Best, Kari

As far as I know they make it with a company called Chronode... Not really manufacture, but still very special. Just added an UN Freak as suggestion no 3... ...3 is the final attempt to be the lucky winner... BR, Kolosstt

I have understood that "Freak is cool" but I have never really understood how the watch works. A bit old you know... Best, Kari

Consequently, it can\'t be age to understand a watch without crown and pushers. If I woke up one morning and forgot how to operate a Freak, I\'d get council by YouTube I guess. - ah, there\'s the problem: I don\'t have a Freak... Cheers, kolosstt

After I have been using iPhone for years, I did not learn to understand the logic of Vertu and Anroid... Last weekend I asked a guy from my Helsinki office to visit Tallinn and I gave him a job: "make my Vertu operate as much as iPhone as possible". Prett... 

Won\'t be long and your daughter can help with everything smartphone-like. BR, Kolosstt

21, 20 and 16. They always help but there's a problem: After giving them a new laptop or phone for adjusting, they normally say: "dad, I think you will not like this. I can take it." Best, Kari

And surely never ever ask about help with one of your watches.

But if they would know what a nice watch costs, they would suddenly be VERY interested. "One Patek=5 Hermes Birkin" would be the logic. Best Kari

In some respects it's simple. Part of the gear train orbits the dial and the bridge acts as the minutes hand. Set the time by flicking the little plaque at 6 o'clock and turning the bezel, wind by turning the bezel of the caseback. The mainspring occupies... 

is the movement in-house? Best, Kari

The escapement is proprietary and the execution is unique to say the least, so it is either fully in house or some elements are bespoke resourced (which I view with as much favor as full in house for specialist watches).

And here is the PR package: As partner to the Artemis Racing team in the America's Cup, Ulysse Nardin is flying the team's colors high with the new FreakWing, which is packed with innovations and cutting-edge technology just like the famous high-tech AC45...  

Thanks, Kari

Congratulations for your Fantastic purchase and hope you enjoy it and , modestly , if I were you , I would have no doubt at All : any Richard Mille Rgds

Isn't RM for young and dynamic men? I'm old, conservative and lazy. A typical Patek client. Best, Kari

For a change , you may be surprised with something New ¿who knows? , I Think RM can be for All ages, (in fact I would like to own one when I am 80 ) Anyhow sure you choose the perfect one....

and one I really love! Best, Kari

Patek 5905P black dial. It is black, sporty with the Chrono function in addition to the annual calendar. It exudes class and with a 42mm case legible and comfortable on the wrist. I think it would be a close contender if you don't already have this one.

I have it. I must say that even I have a 8 inches wrist, 5905P feels a bit big. If I compare it with my 5960/1A, the latter feels much more "right" on the wrist. It's amazing what a difference 1.5 mm makes. Best, Kari

as I have only tried on the 5905P in the boutique for a moment. Thanks for sharing your experience as an owner. Now I know the 5960P black dial is the one for the hunt.

Best, Kari

The car looks stunning. My recommendation is the Chopard Engine One Tourbillon, this particular version was made for the Only Watch Auction but knowing you and your charm I am sure you can convince them to make another one for you and the other variants a...  

Another suggestion that hasn't been mentioned yet is the AP Offshore Diver Chronographs. Cheers, Anthony

I ordered from AP two bespoke straps, black hornback crocodile with yellow stitching, and reserved also the yellow ROO diver chronograph. This happened when I picked up my RO QP from AP's SEA Service Centre in Singapore. When my RO stopped again in a coup... 

Didn\'t know about that one. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Kolosstt

even for an older man. Best, Kari

My bargaining power when Chopard is concerned is plain Zero. Furthermore, even the watch looks great, I'm not very excited about tourbillion and I do not believe I will ever have one. Best, Kari

May I suggest a Piaget Polo FortyFive to go with the prancing horse? ...  

Your idea is, I suppose, that both are totally black. But the car has a lot of yellow details. Best, Kari

I must admit. I guess my imagined scenarios would be 'hands on steering wheel' or 'wrists hanging by the window', where the matching black and yellow watch/car would make the most visual impact. For me there is a slight concern that a black+yellow detail ... 

if people will recognise my watch or not. I wear the watches just for myself. Best, Kari

i think every watches from your collections are match with your new Ferrari Enjoy them with a good health Ron

Let's take any Nautilus: blue dial and black car would be tasteless. Best, Kari

Yellow chrogaph hands would be another story. Best, Kari

it seems we have the same 5980 different dial though, and the same car but different colour ! congratulations again.

But our preferences when colours are concerned are different. Luckily there's no right, no wrong. Best, Kari

Platinum case, inhouse automatic movement, column wheel chronograph, with matching colours? Picture from the web ...  

Kari

But don\'t buy one before I can ;(

.. either a Speedmaster or a Daytona ... offcourse with a Ferrari (i hope you ordered the Handling Speciale) there are other suitable possibilities as long as it's a chronograph ! Bim BTW ... congrats on the black devil

Speedmaster is not really my thing - I somehow prefer a bit smoother watches. But the new Daytona... That I would like to have; both black & white. Best, Kari

Girard Perregaux 9020 Ferrari Scuderia Rattrapante Foudroyante Chronograph Split second chrono with 1/8 of a second measurability absolutely necessary! Link with video: ...  

California T with its 560 hp is such a tame car that something less than a split-second is sufficient. Furthermore, I have an issue with co-branding like "Breitling for Bentley" "Hublot for Ferrari". We all are adults and can probably find a suitable watc... 

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just 560 hp, 755 nm, 3.6 from 0 to 100 km/h and top speed over 315. An old man's Ferrari. Best, Kari

that would be a real contender to 5370P. Perhaps even nicer. But the price is salty. Best Kari

because the price of both are insane and in these kinds of amounts small differences are not counted anymore. The enamel dial, Breguet numbers and the case design are the big plusses of 5370P. The movement of 5204P is as nice, the perpetual is a big plus ... 

Luckily RG is not my thing. I prefer white metals - preferably steel or platinum. Best, Kari

As one of the following... But I prefer the first one (only sold in Vacheron Constantin's Moscow Boutique). And the 5170G is cheaper than the 5970P! ...  

I like the Moscow Special but I do not like Moscow. Patek 5170G is nice but I like more platinum. I guess that I will never get 5170 because the coming 5370P will replace it well. Best, Kari

White gold or maybe even platinum moons? Or silver? Anyway; a gloomy Finnish watch to go with the Ferrari. Über cool.

and when I go back and have more time, I will contact Sarpaneva. Hangover moon would be really cool. Have a great weekend! Kari

Best, Kari

It would give you a great opportunity to re-gain trust in AP as a brand ...AND it would fit very nicely in your collection as something completely different, more sporty and very cool. Chrsitian

But that happened when I picked up my RO QP from repairs and I believed it was fixed. When it did not work, my enthusiasm about ROO Diver Chronograph was cooling down. Best Kari

and it will remind you of Black Cali T long since it will be gone ...  

and Calit T is just a GT car. It does not deserve a Grand Complication; max a complicated watch. Best Kari

Stunning car, thanks for sharing with us! Watch-wise, what about the Rolex Daytona Everose? The Daytona family has quite a rich automotive past and it is a manufactured movement... I also find that this very model stands out quite a lot from the usual Rol...  

Daytona is a fantastic watch. However, I'm never very excited about the combination of sportive watches and noble metal. But the new steel Daytona I'll buy as fast as I can get one into my hands. Normally I am going just for white metals steel and platinu... 

Red gold?

red gold cufflinks from Patek Salon... Best, Kari

I had for quite some time a crazy idea and getting RG cufflinks were and integrated part of that. Today I bought the same in YG... Best, Kari

thw U30 tourbillon rattrapante or the U40 tourbillon both reasonably priced for what they are ...  

It might sound weird but for me it's an unneeded complication in a wristwatch and not so exclusive anymore. The only thing I have been thinking occasionally is GP's Three Golden Bridges. Best, Kari

5370p

but 5370P only in the end of the year. Best, Kari

will be too difficult, so I will save you the trouble and just swap you this for a Daytona. A good deal yes..? It will go very well with my Panerai 292 Hope you are well my friend, Andy.

Kari, This watch may not cost $100,000 but it still has some "PuristS" connection. Perrelet was founded in 1777 and invented the automatic rotor winding system. The Soprod movement is arguably "in-house" for Perrelet like Lemania movements are in-house fo...  

I have been reading in the past about the history of the brand. Isn't it so that Perrelet is one of the many re-born brands? Anyhow, if the watch is not in the 100k class, it's just a great thing. Who on earth would like to pay much for anything if someth... 

Kari, Few brands today are 'original' with some founder's blood still managing, like Seiko and Audemars Piguet. Many are "re-established" like Breguet and Blancpain. Even Cartier and Chopard were resuscitated during the 1960s - 1970s by current owners. Th... 

I know pretty well this stuff. I also know well that i.e. Breguet was "re-born" but I still like the brand because it's easy to see the connection between the old and the new. Best, Kari

For its history, for its strong link to Italy (previous owner, I believe you are aware), for its I have two proposals: Competizione Circuito or Stradale, depending on your taste. I would say the Circuito is the perfect match. Best Stefan ...  

and the first one is cool. Thanks for showing these. Best, Kari

Either the the Centigraphe Sport or Octa Sport in titanium on a bracelet would be a superb pairing with your Ferrari. I have the Centigraphe Sport in aluminum and it's my favorite 'sport' watch in my collection.

Unfortunately, Journe stopped producing the linesports in aluminum due to the difficulty in working with the material but you can find them on the preowned market. If you want to purchase new, titanium is the only way to go.

But now am really wondering if there is a revolution that you can share? Or have I missed the plot?