Born in 1998 during the Basel Watch & Jewelry Fair, Les Montres Vianney Halter captivated the attention of the public with a curious watch called Antiqua.
\nNow considered as a classical among the contemporary timepieces, it was a revolution when launched.
\nFollowing the trend (or demand for a more classical watch), Vianney Halter created the Classic in 2000. With the DNA of the Antiqua but with only hours, minutes and seconds hands. Developed in rose, yellow and white gold of only 250 pieces in total.
\nThe Antiqua, caliber VH198 is a perpetual calendar movement developed entirely by Vianney Halter, it has a oscillating weight hidden behind a peripheral ring, a patented invention.
\nIt takes around 900 hours to complete a model.<\/p>\n
*The present model is made of white gold, only a handful of cases are still available.<\/p>\n
Upon purchase of a model of the existing collection from us, we will make sure you meet Mr Vianney Halter in our Geneva showroom.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vianney Halter – bio<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.
\nIndependent since 1994, he has been designing and making various timepieces for other manufactures, in 2003 for Harry Winston, 2006 for Cabestan.
\nSince 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 \u00ab relic of the future \u00bb, thus asserting his creativity.
\nAltogether, 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.
\nThe yearly production is of a few dozen pieces, lucky fews have to be patient before wearing their masterpieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n