THE LIVESTREAMING WATCHMAKERS

RESTORED VINTAGE MOVEMENTS GIVEN A NEW LIFE IN PORVOO, FINLAND

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Eka

Our first timepiece EKA - meaning first in finnish.

Kortela Valta Eka is limited to

eight (8) numbered pieces in total.

Eka

Our first timepiece EKA - meaning first in finnish.

Kortela Valta Eka is limited to

eight (8) numbered pieces in total.

Oma

Our second timepiece OMA.

Build your own Oma with choices to make in regards case size, dial and hand design and finishes throughout the watch.

Oma

Our second timepiece OMA.

Build your own Oma with choices to make in regards case size, dial and hand design and finishes throughout the watch.

About Kortela Valta

ABOUT
KORTELA VALTA

ABOUT
KORTELA VALTA

NOTHING TO HIDE

Transparency in every step. From design to final assembly, we share our watchmaking journey openly with our clients.

HAND MADE

Each timepiece meticulously crafted with traditional techniques. Every component receives our personal attention and care.

OUTSTANDING FINISH

Exceptional attention to detail in every component. Our watches feature hand-polished surfaces and decoration that elevate them to works of art.

FINNISH HERITAGE

Our timepieces embody Nordic precision and minimalism, created in Finland with a commitment to traditional watchmaking excellence.

WATCHMAKING IN PORVOO, FINLAND

WATCHMAKING IN PORVOO, FINLAND

Watchmaking

Watchmaking

All Kortela Valta timepieces are hand crafted in our own workshop in Porvoo, Finland.

All Kortela Valta timepieces are hand crafted in our own workshop in Porvoo, Finland.

Our story

Kortela Valta story

Kortela Valta story

READ ABOUT THE IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN THE CREATION OF THE BRAND KORTELA VALTA

2021

School

Roope and Rene meet at the Finnish School of Watchmaking, discovering their shared passion for precision craftsmanship beyond standard repair work.

2022

2022

The micro vise project

The micro vise project

The duo begins collaborating on a precision micro vise, spending extra hours mastering the Aciera F1 milling machine and developing their technical skills.

The duo begins collaborating on a precision micro vise, spending extra hours mastering the Aciera F1 milling machine and developing their technical skills.

2022 & 2023

International training

Rene trains in Switzerland at Laine watches while Roope studies in Denmark with Christian Lass, both gaining invaluable expertise from established watchmakers.

2023

2023

School watch development

School watch development

Granted special permission to focus their final six months of education on creating their own school watch instead of repair work, laying the foundation for their future designs.

Granted special permission to focus their final six months of education on creating their own school watch instead of repair work, laying the foundation for their future designs.

2023

Mentorship & vision

A seasoned industry veteran becomes their mentor, providing crucial guidance that makes their dream of Finland-based watchmaking with superior hand finishing possible.

2024

2024

Launch of EKA

Launch of EKA

The culmination of their journey - the introduction of Kortela Valta timepiece, "Eka," embodying Roope and Rene 's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and Finnish watchmaking tradition.

The culmination of their journey - the introduction of Kortela Valta timepiece, "Eka," embodying Roope and Rene 's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and Finnish watchmaking tradition.

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