Description

The present reference is the Trio by Vianney Halter, a masterpiece of horological artistry with its sleek and sophisticated design. This timepiece is a standout from the renowned Future Past collection, first unveiled in 2007. which followed in the footsteps of his groundbreaking Antiqua, which made waves in 1998.

The Trio is a simple calendar with a big date display, housed in a uniquely rectangular white gold case that measures 44 mm x 32 mm x 12 mm. Its in-house developed calibre VH205 movement has a power reserve of 70 hours, ensuring long-lasting reliability.

One of the Trio’s most remarkable features is its Grande Date complication, a two-disc display system that enhances the readability of the date. Unlike traditional designs, Vianney Halter’s innovative approach allows for quick date adjustments using the crown, without the need for an external correction pusher. The day & night indicator on the main dial further ensures that the time is always set accurately, preventing accidental date jumps at noon.

The Trio’s aesthetic is a fusion of modern minimalism and timeless elegance. Its riveted portholes, a signature of Vianney Halter’s designs, display the hour, minute, small second, and grande date with clarity and precision. The patented “mystery rotor” allows for an uninterrupted view of the VH205 caliber through the sapphire display back.

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.