Excellent post and photos Alkiro!

Jun 19, 2017,05:11 AM
 

Thank you for sharing. I think this special pilgrimage with the other 'worshippers' was a once in a lifetime occasion and I am glad you were part of it.

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PuristPro Swiss Independents GTG πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Vianney Halter's workshop visit

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-04:38
Hi everybody, As you probably know from now on, few of us had the chance to meet incredible and genius watchmakers during three days. I thought that was mandatory to share our experiences with everybody here and try to give you our feeling during these mo...  

Wow!

 
 By: Bounce781 : June 19th, 2017-05:03
I am soo jealous! I love Vianney's work. His watch is a Grail of mine!

Area 51

 
 By: patrickmaniac : June 19th, 2017-05:07
Awesome! Cheers PAt

LOL true. But no Roswell there ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:38
Best wishes Alkiro

Wow excellent post amigo

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 19th, 2017-05:07
And what a pain not to be there Thanks for this post so much! Now get back to keyboards and give us rest Cordially D

Many thanks Alkiro for this first visit report...

 
 By: Mike H : June 19th, 2017-05:08
...actually even if I had the chance to already know Vianney quite well, I must admit that visiting his "ateliers" workshop Manufacture was a wonderful moment and the perfect way to better understand how his beautiful watches are made. A very impressive v... 

I'm with you Mike. May be the most impressive visit for me to be honest. His organised "shambles" impressed me a lot.

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:44
Many thanks again my friend. I hope your trip back was not too long. Best wishes Alkiro

Excellent post and photos Alkiro!

 
 By: sham1 : June 19th, 2017-05:11
Thank you for sharing. I think this special pilgrimage with the other 'worshippers' was a once in a lifetime occasion and I am glad you were part of it.

Thank you my friend.

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:45
Well, I still have a lot of stars in my eyes Best wishes Alkiro

Is that engine a compressor for pressure testing?

 
 By: blashyrkh888 : June 19th, 2017-05:16
Thank you the wonderful post! It's unbelievable that these watches are made by single person in relatively small workshop.

Thank you my friend. You're right, I had the same feeling about his workshop. You can't imagine that Mr Halter is able to make so many impressive timepieces in this workshop

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:48
And sorry but you're wrong about this engine. A clue: think about his other passions ;-) Best wishes Alkiro

A flux capacitor

 
 By: brauner : June 19th, 2017-06:11
From Back to Future.

Unfortunately not ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:49
Best wishes Alkiro

When I See the Workshops of watchmakers, I often ask myself the same question.

 
 By: nafetS : June 19th, 2017-06:35
It's maybe because I'm a mechanical engineer myself. I often ask myself, how such delicate and complex high-end watches can be made at rather chaotic looking workplaces. Thx for the Report.

I fully understand your feeling. I call that an "organised chaos".

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:54
That could be a "problem" for us (I love when my desk is in order) but I think that's just normal for few of them (it was identical at the Philippe Dufour workshop). I talked with an old watchmaker and he didn't understand how young watchmaker could work ... 

Thank you Alkiro for writing and sharing this report with us.

 
 By: GLau : June 19th, 2017-06:42
It must have been a wonderful experience. VH's watches are so different and unique. Hope the visit would reduce your waiting time for a piece. Cheers Gordon

You're welcome Gordon

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-11:57
I have no pending order but who knows... may be one day ;-) Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for the great post!

 
 By: HGL : June 19th, 2017-06:47
A very special place indeedπŸ˜ƒ And an even more special person of course! And well, if you're a genious and put all you have got into your pieces, there is no time for having a super clean orderly workspace That's what makes all the more charm! I saw his wo... 

Wonderful visit and ...

 
 By: nilomis : June 19th, 2017-07:13
A perfect post. Cheers, Nilo

Many thanks dear Nilo

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-12:01
Best wishes Alkiro

You're welcome Alex. Happy you enjoyed the tour

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-12:02
Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you for this wonderful post.

 
 By: shani : June 19th, 2017-07:23
This was the first time I have met Vianney Halter and I was very impressed by his energy and vision for watchmaking.

Thx for this great post.

 
 By: aris d : June 19th, 2017-08:06
I really love the Antiqua. Aris

Thank you Aris

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-12:05
The Antiqua is really something. An UFO in the Horology industry. Truly impressive timepiece for sure. Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you, my dear friend, for this wonderful photo journey.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : June 19th, 2017-08:10
I was quite disappointed I couldn't stay for VH, but this post at least gave me an idea of how it went. I am very glad you guys enjoyed yourselves.

Thank you my friend. I'm really happy if you enjoyed this little VH tour.

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-12:06
I have been really impressed by this man. Best wishes Alkiro

Thank you very much πŸ‘πŸΌ

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : June 19th, 2017-11:18
At least now I have a taste of what I missed. Amazing pieces indeed!

Thank you very much for the pics πŸ‘πŸΌ

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : June 19th, 2017-11:18
At least now I have a taste of what I missed. Amazing pieces indeed!

You're welcome Arie

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-12:08
Really sorry you missed this so special and interesting meeting. Best wishes Alkiro

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 By: Arie - Mr Orange : June 19th, 2017-14:16
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What an amazing experience

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : June 19th, 2017-12:48
I'm sure VH is a great guy to hang around

Absolutely!

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-13:09
Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for sharing You are very lucky.

 
 By: watch-guy.com : June 19th, 2017-13:07
Are you visiting any other ateliers? Julian

My pleasure Julian

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-13:11
We had the pleasure to meet Romain Gauthier, Philippe Dufour, Denis Flageollet and Kari Voutilainen too Best wishes Alkiro

If you put it in one sentence....

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : June 19th, 2017-14:19
😱 πŸ‘ŠπŸΌπŸ˜ŽπŸ‘ŠπŸΌ Lucky us

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 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-14:24
Best wishes Alkiro

LOL :-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-14:24
Best wishes Alkiro

My pleasure Ronald

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-13:40
Don't worry, I was skeptical too before I met him ;-) Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks a lot for your kind words

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-14:44
Best wishes Alkiro

This, along with other recent posts of GTGs and tours, are just epic.

 
 By: Luis6 : June 19th, 2017-16:01
I love how his office looks a little messy (just a little) while everything is still in order. Very artisan style, if you get what I mean.

Oh yes I see what you mean my friend ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-22:08
Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for sharing

 
 By: KevK : June 19th, 2017-20:29
Love VH works. Cheers

You're welcome

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 19th, 2017-22:09
Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks!

 
 By: Prodyutb : June 23rd, 2017-09:47
What can I say - amazing post and pictures.

You're welcome. Thank you for your kind words

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-10:03
Best wishes Alkiro

Swiss Independent GTG posts and pics continue to delight us

 
 By: Prodyutb : June 23rd, 2017-10:38
Thanks again as I catch up on all the various GTG posts. I know its really hot weather these days but hey, enjoy while it lasts! I was in Geneva during the last week in April, and it suddenly turned so very cold and wet. Yes, the weather these days is pla... 

I can't eat spicy food but chilled beer yes πŸ˜‰

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-10:59
Fortunately, the temperatures will decrease next days. They even forecast only 19 degrees next Thursday 😳. Crazy world! During these hot days in Geneva, a tour in the VallΓ©e de Joux at 1000m of altitude is really required πŸ˜‰ Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for this great post

 
 By: SvB : June 23rd, 2017-12:46
Great to see and read about the workshop from an amazing watchmaker!

You're welcome. Thank you for reading

 
 By: Alkiro1 : June 23rd, 2017-13:09
Best wishes Alkiro