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Louis Erard's Petite Seconde Metropolis: A Blend of Contemporary and Classic Design

Louis Erard's Petite Seconde Metropolis: A Blend of Contemporary and Classic Design

The Petite Seconde Metropolis, a timepiece by Louis Erard, is a stunning blend of contemporary and classic design elements. The dial, the face of the watch, is a playground of textures and surface treatments, presenting a modern aesthetic that is surprisingly harmonious in its final form. Continue reading Untitled

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La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile

La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile – When Louis Erard meets an insider with a passion for fine independent watchmaking, they don’t just talk, they create. The result is a new collection base for Louis Erard’s 39 mm Petite Seconde: three variations (slate, salmon, tobacco) on a New York-inspired Art Deco style revisited in a resolutely contemporary spirit – neo deco! Limited…

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[rg-richardson]

Hublot's New Online Experience Shows You How the Unico Movement Works

Hublot wants to show you what makes its chronographs tick.The Swiss watchmaker has launched a new online experience dedicated to its legendary Unico movement. Accessible via desktop or any mobile device, the simply named Unico Experience allows horophiles to engage directly with a watchmaker to learn more about caliber HUB1280.Launched in 2010, the Unico was Hublot’s first in-house movement.…

[thehourmarkers]

Watchmaking and clockmaking share a deep, intrinsic connection that spans centuries of horological history. At their core, both disciplines revolve around the precise measurement and display of time through intricate mechanical movements. The fundamental principles and technical challenges faced by watchmakers and clockmakers are strikingly similar.

We caught up with Vianney Halter to understand more about his relics of the future, a fascination for vintage items and more!

THM: You started at the young age of 14, and then worked as a pendulum clock repairman. Tell us about your journey so far.

Vianney Halter at his workshop

Initially, my interest was not in creating new watches but rather in repairing and understanding the workings of antique and vintage timepieces. I was drawn to discovering the different constructions, complications, and ingenious solutions employed in their design. Creating my own watches came later, almost by chance. Although watchmaking was in decline in the late 1970s when I began studying it at 14, I was undeterred, lured by the intrigue of antique horology more than any prospects of commercial success. My motivations were rooted in a childhood fascination with the inner workings of timekeepers.

THM: Has there been any watchmaker that has inspired you on this journey?

Workshop (copyright-Ed.Nguyen)

I spent hours studying the impressive antique clocks, particularly the works of Antide Janvier from the late 18th/early 19th century. His innovative mechanisms and technical architecture for displaying time mesmerized me — the golden age of watchmaking. Janvier’s pieces deeply inspired my perspective on this art. I also admired the work of contemporary Paul Garnier, whose intricate machine constructions behind the dials were engineering marvels. The astronomical devices by clockmakers like Le Roy & Modele families, with their precise complications, further stoked my fascination.

THM: As an independent watchmaker, what were the challenges you faced to establish your brand?

Anitqua

Unexpectedly, I transitioned from just being a supplier to an independent watchmaker with my own designs. As my customer base grew, my distinctive style combining historical inspiration with modern, almost science-fiction elements became recognized. While still a bench watchmaker at heart, I’ve become more — using my experience and skills to create unique pieces that inspire new generations with a free perspective different from the industry. Chance allowed me to avoid being confined to a single company, instead forging my own independent path in watchmaking.

THM: You’re known to produce watches in a limited number. Is there an ideology behind that?

Classic Janvier

Occasionally I deliberately restrict a model to a very small limited number, like only 12 pieces for the Classic Janvier or Anniversary of Liberty editions. This is not to artificially market it as “limited”, but because making just 12 examples is an immense workload representing potentially half of what I can produce in a year. Capping the number allows me to move on and explore new designs and complications, rather than being consumed by one popular model’s success.

Money provides freedom to invest in exploring new horizons, “to seek out new life and new civilizations”, as they say. But wealth itself is not the end goal, to die the richest person in the cemetery. I prefer spending my money during my lifetime than hoarding it.

THM: What is your team like at the workshop?

La Resonance (Credits: The Horophile)

THM: Your latest Art Deco Metropolis watch pays homage to the 1920s industrial design movement. How did you translate those design principles into a modern wristwatch?

Art Deco Metropolis

As for the Resonance, I had dreamed of creating that technical solution 25 years ago, and finally brought it to life when the right conditions aligned — my motivation, the team’s enthusiasm, and a suitable design direction. My creative process isn’t formulaic or driven by rigid targets. It flows naturally as we discuss ideas, get inspired by each other’s work, experiment at the workbench, and gravitate towards concepts that resonate.

THM: How has India been as a market for you and are you looking to explore further?

Vianney: While India has historically been a challenging market for my unconventional designs, I’m hopeful the younger generation there and elsewhere will connect with the deeper meaning behind my work — the spirit of sharing unique perspectives, human experiences and emotions transcending pure timekeeping. My pieces are an expression of the time and passion invested in creating something extraordinary.

THM: You’ve done some interesting collaborations. If there was a dream collaboration which one would it be?

Deep Space Tourbillon

From my early days creating pieces to the design explorations with Harry Winston, collaborations open up possibilities that might never have materialized working independently. It takes a company’s advertising power and reach to truly share your work globally. Collaborations require finding a balance between your vision and compromising on aspects you may dislike. But that friction pushes you out of your comfort zone, adapting to different business perspectives. It’s a way to connect with broader audiences who may not have access to your mainline pieces. I enjoy meeting people from different fields — movies, art, science — as collaborations expose you to new circles you’d never encounter alone.

THM: What can we expect from Vianney Halter in the future?

Vianney: Ultimately, we are highly motivated to create watches. The Art Deco Metropolis was an important step for me, as it transformed industrial 19th century design into a contemporary 20th century style that I found fascinating. Going forward, I plan to develop complications for different models stemming from this original design. On another front, I’m working on a complicated piece with a futuristic space and science fiction inspired perspective. This contrasts with another watch design I first drew 25 years ago, which serendipitously resurfaced recently for us to develop further.

I hope to launch these contrasting pieces encapsulating my roots and future vision within the next 2–4 years. It will be an intriguing blend of where I came from and where I see myself going. Additionally, I have ongoing collaborations where I meld my viewpoints with others. Considering the production schedule, many exciting developments lie ahead over the next decade!

[watchmasters]

Geneva Watch Days 2023: The Hottest Watch Releases

In its fourth year, Geneva Watch Days has risen to become Switzerland's second-most important watch fair and trade event. Live from the 2023 edition in Geneva, we bring the connoisseurs of luxury watches Delhi a glimpse of the latest watches presented by top exhibitors.

Alpina Alpiner Heritage Carrée Mechanical

Alpina watches showcase vintage calibre 490 movements and unique rectangular mirror-polished silver cases, a departure from Alpina's norms. The 2023 edition features the automatic AL-530 calibre, anti-glare sapphire crystal, and vintage logo-adorned dials.

Angelus Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue

The 2023 Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Edition continues Angelus's legacy as the first wristwatch chronograph with a calendar. Powered by the in-house calibre A-500, it's complemented by a satin-finished titanium bracelet.

Armin Strom One Week First Edition

Armin Strom presents a 41mm stainless-steel watch showcasing the complex calibre ARM21 with a seven-day power reserve. Its open-worked dial and integrated steel bracelet add modern elegance.

Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 38 Mintnight

The Perpetual Moon in an 18-karat white-gold case is adorned with mint green, turquoise, teal, and sky blue mother-of-pearl. Driven by Arnold & Son’s in-house calibre A&S1612, it offers a moon phase that remains accurate for 122 years.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Automatic is one of the world’s thinnest mechanical watches. Housing Bulgari's automatic mechanical calibre BVL 138, it provides a 60-hour power reserve.

Corum Concept Watch

Corum introduces a 39.5mm timepiece that pays homage to the night sky. This watch is a blend of organic shapes and sustainable materials, offering a unique horological experience.

Czapek Place Vendôme Complicité Harmony Blue And Stardust

Czapek & Cie unveils the Place Vendôme Complicité in Harmony Blue (18-karat rose gold) and Stardust (steel). These watches feature two independent oscillators beating at the same pace, a unique 1930s mechanism.

Doxa Sub 300β Sharkhunter

Doxa presents a dive watch with an 18-karat 3N gold bezel and a black ceramic case. It's water-resistant up to 300m, making it an ideal choice for diving enthusiasts.

Frederique Constant Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture

Frederique Constant boasts a big date, a 50-hour power reserve indicator, and a moon-phase complication on the dial. It comes in platinum and rose-gold cases.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute 8tech

Girard-Perregaux continues to push boundaries: the cases are made from unidirectional carbon fiber and titanium, offering a modern and lightweight design.

H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Centre Seconds Vantablack

This 40mm watch boasts a Vantablack-coated dial, slim red gold indexes and leaf-shaped hands,  that creates a mesmerizing visual effect. It houses the automatic calibre HMC 200, offering a three-day power reserve.

Jacob & Co The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone

Inspired by a vintage dual time zone Wakmann watch, it features maps of the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa in 18-karat rose gold. The watch is powered by the JCAA11 calibre movement, offering precise timekeeping and a unique design.

Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 40

Laurent Ferrier pays tribute to the 1979 Porsche 935 No. 40 with the Sport Auto 40. These 41.5mm titanium watches feature gradient viridian green dials and a cross motif for speedy readability.

Louis Erard La Petite Seconde Metropolis 'Louis Erard X The Horophile'

Louis Erard collaborates with The Horophile to create the La Petite Seconde Metropolis. With just 178 units available, this limited edition “New York art deco style” watch combines Swiss watchmaking and modern design.

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe

Maurice Lacroix presents the Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe in a smaller 39mm stainless steel case. This urban-inspired watch features a dark grey flange, Super-LumiNova indices, and the Sellita SW200-1-based ML115 automatic movement.

Oris AquisPro 4000m

Oris pushes boundaries with the AquisPro 4000m, a dive watch water-resistant to an impressive 4,000 meters. It features an Oris-patented rotation safety system and an extension for diving suits.

Perrelet Turbine 41 Titanium

Perrelet introduces its smallest Turbine watch, the Turbine 41 Titanium, in a 41mm titanium case. Despite its novel display with spinning propeller-inspired blades, it remains lightweight and durable.

Trilobe Nuit Fantastique Brume

Nuit Fantastique Brume is a unique timepiece. Its grey-brown shade shines through guilloche motifs, creating an artistic look. Inside, the X-Centric calibre movement powers the watch, developed at Trilobe's workshop in Paris.

Urwerk UR-100V Stardust

Urwerk presents the UR-100V Stardust, a 41mm stainless-steel watch with a dial adorned with 400 diamonds. Its self-winding UR 12.02 movement offers precise timekeeping and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. Water-resistant to 30m, it comes with a blue fabric strap and steel pin buckle. If you are eyeing some classic masterpieces among luxury watches sell Delhi sellers, these are definitely the pieces you need to take home back today.

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世界中に影響を与えるウォッチインフルエンサーとのコラボ ルイ・エラール「エクセレンス リミテッドエディション スモールセコンド

様々な分野のアーティストや時計師とのコラボレーション作品を発表しているルイ・エラール。今回パートナーとして選んだのはヨーロッパの時計愛好家に支持されているTHE HOROPHILE(ホロファイル)だ。1920年代の装飾様式であるアールデコを現代的に再構築したデザインで、ルイ・エラールのブランド���スタートした1929年を彷彿とさせる。

ルイ・エラール「エクセレンス リミテッドエディション スモールセコンド Luis Erard×THE HOROPHILE」

ルイ・エラール「エクセレンス リミテッドエディション スモールセコンド Luis Erard×THE HOROPHILE」 自動巻き（Cal.SW261-1）。31石。2万8800振動／時。パワーリザーブ約38時間。SSケース（直径39.0mm）。5気圧防水。各色59本の世界限定、THE HOROPHILE用のユニークピース1本、合計178本。49万5000円（税込み）。

3色展開のうちのアンスラサイト文字盤モデル。ストラップはグレインカーフレザーのダークブラウンだ。 　特にヨーロッパにおいて影響力を持つ時計愛好家である「THE HOROPHILE」（ホロファイル）はInstagramフォロワー数13.4万人を誇るウォッチインフルエンサーである。一人で運営しているわけではなく、アムル・シンディーが主宰する愛好家のコミュニティを指す。2013年に産声をあげ、数多くの時計メーカーや独立系企業のコンサルティングを行う。長年にわたりそれらのブランドと協力してプロダクツの解釈や限定商品のリリースを行い、多くのフォロワーに新たな時計の楽しみ方を発信している。アムル・シンディーはルイ・エラールのCEOであるマニュエル・エムシュと15年来の友人で、エムシュの掲げる「共に強くなる」のパートナーとして最適なコラボレーションであるといえるだろう。

ルイ・エラール「エクセレンス リミテッドエディション スモールセコンド Luis Erard×THE HOROPHILE」

上品な色合いの中に華やぎを感じることができるサーモンカラーのダイアル。こちらはブラックのグレインカーフレザーが付属する。 　本作の最大の特長は1920年代に隆盛をきわめた装飾様式であるアールデコを、現代の感覚で再構築したデザインである。アメリカのロックフェラーセンターやエンパイアステートビルに代表される直線的な幾何学デザインを新しいスタイルで表現している。ルイ・エラールがブランドとしてスタートした1929年はそんなデザイン運動が盛んな時代であった。

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[watchilove]

Louis Erard x The Horophile La Petite Seconde Metropolis Green

A year after unveiling their collaborative art deco-inspired Capsule Collection, Louis Erard and The Horophile return with a fourth rendition of La Petite Seconde Metropolis, this time with a sleek green dial that looks to the future rather than the past. Originally conceived as an alternative to the archetypal three-hand watch, La Petite Seconde Metropolis takes a page from New York-style art…

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