Kortela Valta EKA

The culmination of passionate craftsmanship and Finnish precision, Eka represents our inaugural timepiece. Named after the Finnish word for "first," this watch embodies our commitment to exceptional handmade quality. Each component is meticulously crafted and finished by hand, showcasing traditional techniques rarely found in modern watchmaking at this price point.

With its balanced design and superior hand-polished surfaces, Eka stands as a testament to our vision: creating timepieces of lasting value and distinctive character that honor the art of true watchmaking.

The culmination of passionate craftsmanship and Finnish precision, Eka represents our inaugural timepiece. Named after the Finnish word for "first," this watch embodies our commitment to exceptional handmade quality. Each component is meticulously crafted and finished by hand, showcasing traditional techniques rarely found in modern watchmaking at this price point.

With its balanced design and superior hand-polished surfaces, Eka stands as a testament to our vision: creating timepieces of lasting value and distinctive character that honor the art of true watchmaking.

EKA

Limited to 8 numbered pieces

EKA

Case

Material: 316L stainless steel

Size: 38,5mmThickness: 9,5mmLug width: 20mm

Lug to lug distance: 47mm

Made in finished at our workshop in Porvoo, Finland.

The crown is also fully made inhouse.

Movement

Based on restored vintage Omega cal. 266

Winding: Hand-wound

Power reserve: ~40 hours

Custom bridges have been designed by us and machined for us in Finland from German silver. Fit and finish is done at our workshop. Beveling and polishing is done by hand using traditional methods. The hairspring stud holder on the balance bridge is newly made and completely done at our workshop.

Dial

Material: solid piece of 925 silver

Laser engraved and hand finished. The dial is completely made at our workshop.

Hands

Material: Carbon steel

Laser cut to shape, beveled and polished by hand. Fully made inhouse.

Hands

Material: Carbon steel

Laser cut to shape, beveled and polished by hand. Fully made inhouse.

Bridge screws (plus movement holding screws)

Material: AP20 steel

Fully made inhouse with hand made and polished screw head bevels.

We have chosen to leave the main plate and the original wheels untouched, but the steel parts of the movement on the bridges have been refinished to be on par with the rest of the hand finishing found on the watch.

Availability and pricing

Kortela Valta Eka is limited to eight (8) numbered pieces in total.

Numbers 6/8 and 7/8 are still available.

Eka is priced at 15 000 Eur (excl. taxes)