Gary G
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First Photos -- My Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon
Greetings to all! I'm pleased to pass along these initial photos of my Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon, taken over the first few weeks of ownership.
I'll be coming back at a future date with a full "wearing impressions" review, but all signs to date are quite positive. This really is a splendid piece both technically and aesthetically, and it was a delight to be included among the group of initial subscribers for this series.
Thanks and congratulations, Vianney, to you and your entire team for this great accomplishment!
Also thanks to good friend and long-time Purist Allen for snapping the photo of me wearing my DST that appears below, and for my friends at Quill & Pad, where these photos first appeared, for their permission to post them here as well.
Hope you enjoyed!
Best,
Gary G
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First Photos -- My Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon
Greetings to all! I'm pleased to pass along these initial photos of my Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon, taken over the first few weeks of ownership. I'll be coming back at a future date with a full "wearing impressions" review, but all signs to date ...
Fantastic Post!
A Big Heartfelt Congrats on your new addition, looks amazing on your wrist :-) look forward to your next post where you can tell us more on how it functions and operates under real world conditions, thank you for sharing with us mere mortals LoooL :-) S
Thanks, Salman!
As always it's a treat for me to share with all of my fellow PuristS -- I appreciate your note, and hope that you are doing well. Best, Gary
Congrats to you and your two other friends, Gary, for this catch.
One more great Watch in your great collection. When will you stop? Aaaah, never? ;) All the best. Nicolas
Stop? Never!
Well, not as long as I am working and getting paid, I guess! :) The photo with the three watches on wrists does require a bit of explaining. Two of us are indeed taking delivery of our new DSTs -- the third wrist in the image is that of Bertrand from Vian...
I love these " Friends Watches ", Gary. I was pretty sure that if one of you, in the Gang,
Went for it, some others would do it too... I love this idea! All the best, Nicolas
Congrats Gary and to your 2 friends too!
The DST is an amazing watch and your pics make it look even nicer! Enjoy and pls share more with us :) Cheers Robin
Thank you, Robin!
More photos coming along with my wearing impressions report -- stay tuned! Best, Gary
Gary, congrats to you and hats off to Vianney!
This may be THE # 1 example of kinetic sculpture for the wrist. Who else could pull off this design besides VH? The 3-D appearance of your photos is amazing. Your photographic talent and this subject are indeed complementary. By the way, that domed crysta...
And I forgot to mention,
getting down to some of the important details, the finishing of these many tiny moving parts visible from all angles looks impeccable. What a combination here of macro and micro impact.
Vianney does not get enough credit for his finishing
...in my humble opinion. I agree -- having seen some of these pieces out in the open at Vianney's atelier and now in the finished watch, they are really jewel-like. Best, Gary
Exactly one visionary in this outfit
...and that's Vianney! As you know, though, the original prototype was a good deal rougher than the final piece, so I will give myself a tiny bit of credit for taking the leap. Thanks for your remarks! Best, Gary
Congratulations ..on so many levels Gary
Well first and foremost for your guts factor: for being enthusiastic,fanatic but most of all,for supporting the independent world instead of dwelling in the big brands offerings and perceived security. Only behaviour like yours will ensure the survival of...
Wow -- thanks, Mo
You are extraordinarily kind, Mo! Your words mean a great deal to me given your prominent role in promoting the independents (and your willingness to put your money where your mouth is by buying top end pieces). Looking forward to your further thoughts an...
Thanks, Alex!
A bit less classical than, say, a Ferrier -- but wonderfully made nonetheless! Best, Gary
Wow.....
...Amazing is the only word that can describe the watch ! First of all compliment for such a great watch, and to be one of the first owner ! Yes you can recognize the proto, the name at six o clock missing on yours, the color of the index and...... Well d...
Full delivery service
Thanks for your remarks! Bertrand came to San Francisco with our watches, which was great as they weren't quite finished when we visited Vianney in January of this year. Best, Gary
Superlative photos Gary!
Having the pleasure of seeing and handling the proto, your ability to capture it photographically is something else. Well done, that is in of itself, quite a feat. Your unswerving support of Independent Watchmaking is admirable and your choice in this par...
Let's not forget
...that you first introduced me to Vianney! Your very kind words leave me pretty much speechless -- thank you for them, and for all that you do to promote independent watchmaking. Best, Gary
Wonderful pictures of a terrific watch
Very happy for you Gary! May I ask? Is there some form of customization in VH's production of the DST? I notice VH attention to detail even in the strap! I know every single piece is different in that it is hand made, but beside that? Again, Congrats on f...
Design is fairly standard
Except that, as you say, Vianney tends to introduce running changes through the production cycle. I saw some photos of watch 002, and the white highlights on the hands are different than on mine. Vianney also told me that I could (if I wished) have black ...
Thanks for your answer
Il wouldnt change anything anyway but it is nice to hear how Vianney works. Best regards
Well, a one two punch from you
Your impeccable KV and now VH. WOW! But I am blown away by your photo skills. Also, I appreciate the color coordination for the pick up of ths beauty! Others have already posted above, the important comments on your post. I echo them. Thanks for sharing y...
Dressing for success
What other color could I wear for the delivery?!? Thanks for noticing. This piece adds to the big smile I have every time I go to the safe box and see what greets me! Best, Gary
Amazing photos of an amazing piece
Specially like the one with Dave the Minion It looks like he made it and is now proud of his work :) Great stuff Huge congrats thank you for sharing and it was sure worth for your post after hiatus ;) Sincerely Damjan
Thanks, Damjan
I do love the minions! My wife gave me that USB memory stick of Dave and it seemed to make perfect sense to pair him with this watch on Vianney's built-in display stand. Things have been very busy for me recently with some sadness in the family and other ...
Holy cow......
Now that's a wake up call on this Wednesday morning. These must be the first examples in the wild, or close to it I would imagine. The timepiece is a marvel, and looks quite good on the wrist as well. Would love to see one of these in the metal on day. Th...
It wears really well
The light weight of the Ti case and the way the straps come straight down from the sides of the case make this watch more wearable than many! I am really enjoying wearing it around -- anyone who suggests that it is "unwearable" needs to try one on. These ...
Mare de Deu!! What a great post! Great Pictures and THANKS for sharing here!!!
really beautiful. Will have to post another comment, as this is just great! I've been really waiting for live pix of this watch! Congrats to you and your friends who own this piece, may it bring lots of happiness and good memories! S
Thank you!
This piece is already providing great memories -- from the moment I saw the prototype late at night at the San Francisco airport with Bertrand, to seeing the watch being made in January at Vianney's, to taking delivery with a close buddy who also received...
Congratulations Gary !
For both the watch and your perfect pictures.... how also in the Masthead. It is great to see your continued support of the independents. Don
Thanks, Don, and thanks for the Masthead!
I do love the Independents! This is another great piece, and I'm also looking forward to seeing what you have "up your sleeve" next. Best, Gary
Gary, your photographic skills are...
... simply amazing. You have captured this incredible piece in ways that would make Annie Leibovitz blush. Absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for sharing. All the best, - Scott
You are way too kind, Scott!
That said, keep it coming! :) Continued practice and good teaching make all of the difference when it comes to shooting these beauties. Best, Gary
This one is new to me...
...astonishing calibre, just wow! i'm going to read something more online, thanks for sharing all these amazing pirctures... regards, chris
You should research Vianney in depth, Chris!
Lots to learn about this master of horology -- and great pieces, from the Classic to this most recent watch, to drool over. Best, Gary
Thanks, Ronald
May take me a bit of time to concoct a fuller report, but stay tuned... Best, Gary
Soon...me too. This is a very important watch for us all.
And for Vianney's matured design phase...you must have 3 more..classic, antiqua and the cabestan. Do not forget, the blood of the cabestan is from Vianney. The deepspace with the cabestan vertical winch...that is a mighty pair.
Thanks for commenting, Bernard!
I agree on your view of landmark pieces from Vianney -- I already have the Antiqua and Deep Space in hand, and would love a Cabestan as it also has links to Eric Coudray, another horological hero of mine. What about a Janvier? Best, Gary
Janvier, is a watch with history between me and Vianney
Igot to know Vianney in 2006, I wrote and photographed Vianney and Dufour for a book, which was later bought and presented in parts over both the web, TV and many magazines especially in Europe and Japan. Because I wrote like a mad person, true. But here ...
I am lucky indeed!
It's great to have two of Vianney's creations, and even better to know the man personally. I absolutely agree with you that he is an artist, in the true sense that he creates to please himself and that his creations are absolute expressions of his authent...
Now that's a TIMEPIECE
What a BEAUTIFUL piece of Horological in my wildest dreams could I procure such a marvelous then I can live vicariously thru this post. CONGRATS :-)
Very pleased you enjoyed it!
Sharing here is one of the great joys of this hobby for me -- and believe me, there are many more watches of other PuristS I'd love to see in person than will ever have a place in my watch box! Keep pursuing that dream! I started very modestly in collecti...
Breathe taking photo skills
One must always appreciate the intricacies of a tourbillion movement, just curious as to the watch of such timepiece.
Thank you
I very much appreciate your message, and your kind words on my photographs. Best, Gary
Congrats on your VH!
Wow, such a cool looking watch. Great pics too. Congrats. Regards, ED-209
Thank you, sir!
I'm enjoying this one very much indeed -- and it is getting a lot of wrist time, too! Appreciate your note -- thanks again. Best, Gary
Stunning Gary!
Big congratulations indeed it is an absolute masterpiece and your photos are as excellent as always. Cheers Andrew
Will look forward to sharing in person, Andrew!
You've seen the prototype, but in my view the production watches are a full level above in terms of refinement and finishing. Hope to show it to you in January if not sooner! Best, Gary
Congratulations!
It's a dream watch! A masterpiece! There will be only a handful of lucky people wearing this watch and you are one of them! Regards, Constantin
Thanks for putting it this way, Constantin!
I do feel very fortunate indeed that I have the opportunity to own a watch that few others will be lucky enough to place in their collections -- and hope that by sharing it here I can spread the pleasure to my fellow enthusiasts! Best, Gary
Congrats!
What an acquisition! Would be hugely eager to hear your thoughts in a few months time. Your last picture of 3 wrists of DST is just EPIC! Tx again for sharing.
That triple wrist shot
...is one that I don't expect to see replicated very often! Thanks for your kind words -- and stay tuned for more impressions. Best, Gary
wow...just caught up on this piece..
looks magnificent.. is there a video of its running? love the "space dome" effect and its definately wearable... huge congrats Gary!!
Many thanks!
As for videos, if you search online you will see that a number of videos exist, including one from Vianney himself. Makes for great watching! Best, Gary
what a wonderful acquisition
thanks for the vicarious pleasure .. great photos and what a piece - right on so many levels including the Star Trek association! I hope you will enjoy it to the max - something tells me you will! Best Andreas
Already enjoying it immensely!
Thanks, Andreas -- I'm having a lot of fun with this watch, and when all else fails it is mesmerizing to watch the tourbillon cages do their thing and tumble away. Best, Gary
Thanks, Jed!
I will keep an eye out for SoCal GTGs as it would be great to see you and the gang again sometime soon. Best, Gary
Thank you for sharing Gary
the quality of the photos are out from this world . Faisal
Thank you, Faisal
I do enjoy getting watches into the light tent! Having lots of fun with my new camera and it's great to be able to share with you here. Best, Gary
The "coolest"...
watch i believe i have ever seen from one of, if not the, most interesting, friendly and talented independent watchmakers off all time. Sublime photos!
Thanks, Matto
I am wearing it a lot! It is a treat for me to be one of the early owners -- and it was wonderful to be invited on the adventure by Vianney when the watch was still an early prototype. Best, Gary
Huge congrats to being one of the first owner.
Needless to say the DST is mesmerizing in all angles, you photographic skills is no less captivating!. I thought they are CGs, with that Minion! I've only seen the prototype and good to know that the finish on the final pieces is even more impeccable. bes...
The finishing is indeed super
...and I could not resist putting the minion with the watch for a photo! Thanks for your kind message. Best, Gary
Thanks, Geo
Please stay tuned for further reports on my wearing impressions! Best, Gary
One Kari Brother
...and the prototype in the background is on the wrist of Bertrand, from Vianney's organization. Thanks for your note! Best, Gary
Thanks for catching up, Rob!
I really appreciate your taking the time to drop a note on this. Hope all is well with you! Best, Gary
Congratulations and wear it in best of health
Great piece! Did have the opportunity to try it on flesh once in Singapore and it is an excellent looking piece.. Ovi