Description

The present watch is the Vianney Halter’s Classic Date in white gold, it is a unique and highly sought-after watch in the realm of haute horlogerie, demonstrating Halter’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship and innovative design.

The Vianney Halter Classic Date features a 36mm 18k white gold case, showcasing the watchmaker’s exceptional attention to detail and quality. The case is adorned with Halter’s signature “wandering lugs,” which adds a modern and distinctive touch to the timepiece. This subtle design element pays homage to the fluidity of time and enhances the overall visual appeal of the watch.

The dial of the Classic Date is a true masterpiece, It is expertly crafted salmon dial features a textured inner disk set lower and a circular-brushed outer ring that accommodates the hand-engraved blue numerals. Blued steel hands indicate the time, while a curved date window is positioned at 6 o’clock. The current date is framed by the preceding and following dates on the hand-engraved disc.

Powering the Classic Date is a heavily-modified Lemania 8810 automatic movement. Halter and his team have expertly decorated the movement, which features perlage and Côtes de Genève finishes on the mainplate. The custom rotor, visible through the sapphire case back, adds an exclusive touch to this remarkable timepiece. With a power reserve of 42 hours and a water resistance of 30 meters, the watch is well-suited for daily wear.

The Classic Date’s comes with a blue alligator leather strap, which complements the 18k white gold case perfectly. The strap is fitted with a white gold deployant clasp, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit on the wrist.

Vianney Halter – bio

Graduated from the Watchmaking School of Paris in 1981, Vianney Halter spent the first ten years of his professional life restorating antique clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches. Independent since 1994, he has been designing and making various timepieces for other manufactures, in 2003 for Harry Winston, 2006 for Cabestan.

Since 1998 he has also developed his own collection and launched a new trend in watchmaking, using his unique style, his own technical patents and trademarked designs. His first model, the Antiqua Perpetual Calendar, was immediately regarded as a « relic of the future », thus asserting his creativity.
Altogether, 10 different wristwatch models were created by Vianney Halter. Nevertheless, the production remains very limited, as less than 500 watches bearing his signature were produced. The yearly production is of a few dozen pieces, lucky fews have to be patient before wearing their masterpieces.