As I understand it, the watch was designed by Jeff Barnes. It was originally meant to be a partnership, Barnes design and Halter watchmaking. Interestingly Vianney - and I like him personally - has a history of terminated or unsuccessful business relationships: Harry Winston Opus 3, Jeff Barnes, THA, Ruchonnet. Whatever it is, I still love the Antiqua for its revolutionary design, it WAS revolutionary in 1998 when it was premiered on Timezone.com , and its amazing execution, no doubt thanks to Vianney's obsessive compulsive manner.
- SJX