Hautlence Vortex Bronze Reference Guide
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Hautlence Vortex Bronze Reference Guide

By quattro · May 30, 2025 · 10 replies
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Emmanuel (quattro) presents an in-depth look at the Hautlence Vortex Bronze, a timepiece that continues to captivate collectors years after its 2016 launch. His detailed photography and specifications highlight the watch's 'retro-futuristic' design and complex mechanics. This article delves into why this limited-edition reference remains a significant piece in independent haute horlogerie.

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Launched in 2016, this "retro-futuristic" timepiece features:
  • Jump hour indication through a conveyor-belt-like chain
  • Retrograde minutes indication
  • Power reserve indicator (40 h)
  • "One-hour tourbillon": the entire escapement (balance, escapement wheel, pallet fork and fifth wheel) are enclosed in a sort of rotating cage that makes an hourly 60° degree rotation on its own axis
Bronze case dimensions: 52 x 50 x 17.8 mm (titanium crown)

Six three-dimensional sapphire crystals

Movement: calibre HLR2, 552 components, 40 hours of power reserve, 92 jewels, 18,000 vph (2.5Hz)

You can see the watch in action here and here.

Best, Emmanuel


VORTEX BRONZE Ref. H1370-1700 by HAUTLENCE (limited to 8 pieces)

A/ General views 

1/ Front








2/ Back








3/ Sides










B/ Detailed views

1/ Jump hour display, front (photos 1 & 2) & back (3rd photo)









2/ Retrograde minutes display






3/ Power reserve indicator




4/ "One-hour Tourbillon"






5/ Case & crown












6/ Back








D/ Wrist shots













credit: monochrome (signed photos), watch collecting lifestyle (signed photos), professional watches (all smaller unsigned photos + one before last wrist shot) & @bertrand_meylan (last wrist shot)

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quattro
May 30, 2025

but I'm impressed by many elements here and, yes, I think it deserves a good look. Thanks for looking and stopping by. Best, Emmanuel

MT
MTR
May 30, 2025

is a BOMB of a brand. I pulled the trigger one year ago and acquired the Linear 2. I have never regretted it! I didn’t know the Vortex Bronze model which is an extraordinary piece. Thank you for your great report and showing us these beautiful pics. Thomas

QU
quattro
May 30, 2025

Even if this isn't my personal kind of watch, I'm impressed by what they do. The case of this Vortex Bronze, in particular looks absolutely wonderful even though not at all for my small wrist. And yours is spectacular too. Best, Emmanuel

MT
MTR
May 30, 2025

I like the Vortex Bronze very much. It has a warmer, less technical look. The movement of mine was made by Agenhor, a company specialized in the design of complex mechanics and movements.

PO
Poktori
Aug 24, 2025

It's a great design, to which Cantona's involvement later added nothing at all. Hautlence service is very good too. I hope Hautlence continues to do well and create imaginative, wearable wrist wonders like these.

QU
quattro
Aug 25, 2025

And, like you, I don't find the Cantona variant attractive at all. Thanks for looking and chiming in. Best, Emmanuel

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