Vianney Halter Classic

A very rare and attractive pink gold wristwatch with center seconds, sapphire rotor, certificate of authenticity and presentation box

Manufacturer: Vianney Halter Year: Circa 2005 Case No: 50R.260.CL Model Name: Classic Material: 18K pink gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. VH100, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold VH pin buckle Dimensions: 36mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied by Vianney Halter signed Certificate of Authenticity, original purchase invoice, service invoice, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.The name “game changer” is applied to a great many men who might not necessarily be worthy of the title. Nonetheless, a watchmaker who is truly deserving of this label is Vianney Halter, both for this quirky designs and quality craftsmanship. Starting from within, the present pink gold Classic is powered by an modified double barrel Lemania cal. 8810. The rotor is fashioned from a thin sapphire glass outlined by a ringed weight. “Floating” above the movement, this ingenious self-winding mechanism provides an unobstructed view of the beautifully finished caliber. The Côtes de Geneve stripes play a distorted effect with its beholder, while the polished edges add a further level of visual dissonance to the appeal. A quiet giant, the 36mm case feels much larger on the wrists with its thick submarine-esque bezel, eccentric lugs and riveted crown. According to the watchmaker, the studded details are used to help the grip on the crown. Moving onto the dial, this three-dimensional creation features a frosted inner chapter in the centre layered with an outer chapter ring with circular-brushed finishes. Light is delicately bounced off the highly polished edges, creating the perfect canvas for its elegant curved blue hands. From its case, the floating rotor, to the dial and its hands, every angle has been hand-finished by Vianney Halter and his team of trusted specialists in St Imier, Switzerland. A rare and remarkable timepiece from an esteemed independent watchmaker, the present specimen is numbered 50 of 250 examples. The model was available in pink, yellow and white gold, complete with varying dial iterations. Dressed in pink gold, this version is hardly seen on the market and provides the ideal opportunity for collectors of gaming changing artisans to own an extraordinarily coveted creation that is hard to come by.