PuristPro Swiss Independents GTG 🇨🇭 Vianney Halter's workshop visit
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 excellent post amigo
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...
...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.
Many thanks again my friend. I hope your trip back was not too long. Best wishes Alkiro
Excellent post and photos Alkiro!
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.
Is that engine a compressor for pressure testing?
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
And sorry but you're wrong about this engine. A clue: think about his other passions ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
When I See the Workshops of watchmakers, I often ask myself the same question.
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".
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.
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
I have no pending order but who knows... may be one day ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks for the great post!
A very special place indeed😃 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...
Thank you for this wonderful post.
This was the first time I have met Vianney Halter and I was very impressed by his energy and vision for watchmaking.
Thank you Aris
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.
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.
I have been really impressed by this man. Best wishes Alkiro
Thank you very much 👍🏼
At least now I have a taste of what I missed. Amazing pieces indeed!
Thank you very much for the pics 👍🏼
At least now I have a taste of what I missed. Amazing pieces indeed!
You're welcome Arie
Really sorry you missed this so special and interesting meeting. Best wishes Alkiro
My pleasure Julian
We had the pleasure to meet Romain Gauthier, Philippe Dufour, Denis Flageollet and Kari Voutilainen too Best wishes Alkiro
My pleasure Ronald
Don't worry, I was skeptical too before I met him ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
This, along with other recent posts of GTGs and tours, are just epic.
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.
Swiss Independent GTG posts and pics continue to delight us
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 😉
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 Vallée de Joux at 1000m of altitude is really required 😉 Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks for this great post
Great to see and read about the workshop from an amazing watchmaker!