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In [[2003]], he opened up a workshop and founded his own watch company named after himself in the old cable factory (Kaapelitehdas) in Helsinki, where he personally handcrafts each watch individually. The luxury watches he creates for Sarpaneva Watches are characterized by a completely unique and unusual design, and obviously made in very limited quantities. | In [[2003]], he opened up a workshop and founded his own watch company named after himself in the old cable factory (Kaapelitehdas) in Helsinki, where he personally handcrafts each watch individually. The luxury watches he creates for Sarpaneva Watches are characterized by a completely unique and unusual design, and obviously made in very limited quantities. |
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In [[2004]], he founded a second watch brand named SarpanevaUhrenFabrik, or S.U.F Helsinki. This Finnish watch brand represents the grit and determination known as "sisu" in the local language, which is characteristic of the Finnish people and is said to come from the long, bleak winters and traditionally limited resources of Finland. | In [[2004]], he founded a second watch brand named SarpanevaUhrenFabrik, or [[S.U.F Helsinki]]. This Finnish watch brand represents the grit and determination known as "sisu" in the local language, which is characteristic of the Finnish people and is said to come from the long, bleak winters and traditionally limited resources of Finland. |
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Stepan calls it a [[https://www.sufhelsinki.com/pages/about-us|workmanlike alternative]] to his finely crafted, nouveau-Gothic Sarpaneva timepieces. Thus, the S.U.F watches are inspired by Finnish icons, pioneers and history, such as the legendary WWII submarine [[https://www.sufhelsinki.com/products/vetehinen|Vetehinen]] and famous motorcyclist Jarno "[[https://www.sufhelsinki.com/products/paroni|Paroni]]" Saarinen. They are produced in slightly larger quantities and varieties than those under his namesake, as well as being more affordable. | Stepan calls it a [[https://www.sufhelsinki.com/pages/about-us|workmanlike alternative]] to his finely crafted, nouveau-Gothic Sarpaneva timepieces. Thus, the S.U.F watches are inspired by Finnish icons, pioneers and history, such as the legendary WWII submarine [[https://www.sufhelsinki.com/products/vetehinen|Vetehinen]] and famous motorcyclist Jarno "[[https://www.sufhelsinki.com/products/paroni|Paroni]]" Saarinen. They are produced in slightly larger quantities and varieties than those under his namesake, as well as being more affordable. |