Skeleton Watches

Skeleton Watches - Mechanical Automatic - S.U.F Helsinki:

Open Dial Skeleton Watches

Skeleton watches are open dial watches that features visibility to the mechanics and movement trough the watch face or back of the watch. Take a closer look of master watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva’s S.U.F Helsinki skeleton watches.

As you know, many of S.U.F Helsinki watches have open casebacks but here we focus on the pieces that have open dials.

SKELETON

Skeleton was a special project with inspiration from Stepan’s artistic design and watchmaking.

Openwork dial, skeletonized movement. One of the most demanding handmade pieces in S.U.F’s history. S.U.F Helsinki’s Skeleton is a standout 12 pieces limited edition skeleton watch, made in Finland.

› Production started 2009
› Stainless Steel 316L Case 36mm
› Skeletonized 2824 ETA movement
› Production 12pcs
› Skeleton dial

THE FLYING FINN

S.U.F Paroni was the first Flying Finn watch, created in honor of Jarno “Paroni” Saarinen. “The Flying Finn” is a nickname given to several Finnish athletes, who are known for high speed, although not exclusively in motorsports, but also for sports heroes who embody the concept of “sisu”, which for the Finns means strength, perseverance, determination, tenacity and grit in the face of overwhelming opposition.

The Flying Finn’s design was heavily influenced by motorsports. The 44mm case size presents a bold statement and allows more freedom and room for the design, as the series has the thinnest S.U.F cases to date, specifically intended for slick and flat appearance that is comfortable to wear. The case’s elements are very similar to Sarpaneva K1, but it has more focus on the bezel instead. Perhaps the most intricate and difficult part of the model creation was the Finland-milled chain sprocket that was done with traditional tools, which alongside the new skeleton design and large handset made this sporty watch a real statement.

The Flying Finn was first released in various small batches, including a few entirely unique pieces.

› Production started 2009
› Stainless Steel 316L Case 44mm
› Soprod A10 movement
› Production less than 60 pcs
› Open work dial
› Variations: Black & Red (2009), Black & White (2009), Red & White (2009), Black & Brown (2009), Blue & White (2009).

The second coming for the Flying Finn happened in 2022 with 2 variations: VB77 and FF-S.

Flying Finn VB77 dial

Valtteri Bottas VB77 Flying Finn

Flying Finn VB77 is a collaboration with Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas. The race-ready VB77 racing watch is part of second coming of the Flying Finn watches that features unique skeleton dial on the watch face. It has unique details that cannot be found in any other S.U.F Helsinki model, such as its DLC-coated case, and its open-worked skeleton dial’s racy four-way color scheme.

› Skeletonized dial designed by Valtteri Bottas / Sarpaneva Watches
› Blue "Sarpaneva" hands in two tone finition
› Skeleton Stainless Steel Date wheel with handlumed "77"
› Blue Sarpaneva "Dare Devil" racing strap with matching Sarpaneva buckle
› Sarpaneva crown
› Valtteri Bottas signed print
› Special Red leather watch pouch - Made in Finland

Flying Finn FF-S dial

FF-S Flying Finn

FF-S is pure steel machine! Open skeleton dial, updated Korona case with sprocket bezel and Superluminova light blue indexes makes FF-S truly unique timepiece.

› Silver and white skeletonized dial with light blue Superluminova indexes
› Matt finished screwdown crown
› Blue “Sarpaneva" hands in two tone finition
› Steel date disc with openwork numerals - Made in Finland
› Sarpaneva Scandi Noir typeform
› Sarpaneva " Dare Devil " racing strap with matching Sarpaneva buckle
› 10ATM water resistant
› Blue leather watch pouch - Made in Finland

Heikki Sorsa’s Flying Finn

› A unique piece produced in 2010.

Heikki Sorsa is a Finnish snowboarder and a real daredevil in his line of work. Many remember him from Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympics, where he performed an amazing run while rocking a pure punk rock haircut. His style and massive jumps were always in the center of attention. Always calculated and brave, in other words: pure definition of “sisu”! Heikki held the world record for the highest air in quarter-pipe for 7 years straight with an astounding 9,3 meters. For us, Heikki is a super-talented Finnish idol on snow, and therefore we crafted him a special Flying Finn watch with custom engraving in the caseback.

› Unique piece
› Full PVD coated case
› Made in 2010
› Production 1pcs
› Open work Black dial with lume

Mika Kallio’s Flying Finn

› A unique piece produced in 2010.

Mika Kallio is a Finnish MotoGP driver. Stepan met Mika in 2009 and noticed that he was wearing an early Paroni that was awarded to him. Stepan, being the fine gentleman he is, invited Mika to his workshop so he could design a special watch just for him. In 2010, the custom-made, unique dial with racer number 36 was finished. Still today, it’s great to see Mika giving his absolute best to tune and develop the MotoGP bikes. A true Flying Finn with a huge heart and always the number one for us.

› Unique piece
› Two tone case with PVD and matted bezel
› Made in 2010
› Production 1pcs
› Open work custom dial

The Meister

The Meister in an executive class sports watch with “skeleton” open work dial. The Meister was something Finnish alpine skier Kalle Palander dreamed of, and master watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva made possible. Something new. Something dynamic. Something überschick.

› Production started 2007
› Stainless Steel 316L Case 44mm
› Soprod A10 movement
› Production 50pcs
› Open work dial

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