Thanks, dear Greg! ☺️🙏

And I love cappuccino, too. 👍

And the construction of the whole mechanism is really fascinating!!

Rotational motion (and torque) is translated into linear motion with each passing hour.

If you have a closer look you see that the numerals for the hours are on the left side.

The hour-arm moves along an arc while the indicator slides in a straight path because it slides along that slot.

The end of the lever arm that shows the hours has a slot running parallel to its length, which is fitted to a freely moving pin underneath the white indicator. So this arm needs to extend past the windows as it travels through its arc, extending the furthest in the center around 6 and 7.

This is exactly opposite the wheel driving it which is mounted beneath the 15-minute numerals.

I know that it is a faux pas to

By: MTR : May 27th, 2024-18:41

drink a cappuccino in the evening. In my defense, however, I must say that the restaurant invited me to do so when I asked for the bill. As always, I leave out the sugar. My wonderful Hautlence sweetens my life enough anyway. Best Thomas ...

Cappuccino is good any time of day or evening.

By: gary_g : May 27th, 2024-18:47

Esp with that watch on. You can sort of just do whatever you like.

Thank you, Gary. ☺️

By: MTR : May 28th, 2024-05:26

I always do it that way anyway. And I like it. Italian coffee culture is very strict: cappuccino time ends in Italy at 11 a.m. or at the latest at 12 p.m. After that, only espresso is drunk. Maybe espresso macchiato (if you don't want to miss out on the m...

Which is very smart.

By: gary_g : May 28th, 2024-11:11

Although I will sometimes have a cappuccino instead of lunch, especially late.

Well Thomas, I would not be able to sleep but if you can, why not! Cheers

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 27th, 2024-22:01

LOLL

By: MTR : May 28th, 2024-05:33

They say that it's harder to fall asleep after a coffee. There's a medical rule of thumb that says you should drink your last coffee eight to ten hours before going to bed. My body must be different somehow. I can drink an espresso at 11:30 p.m. and fall ...

Lucky you I can’t fall asleep that fast even without coffee! Cheers

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 28th, 2024-10:18

Call it 830 in the morning and we’d never know 😁😉

By: KMII : May 28th, 2024-00:31

As always, rules are there to be interpreted and the watch is truly sweet enough 👏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻

LOLLL. Thanks a lot, dear KMII!

By: MTR : May 28th, 2024-05:40

So I'm really glad that this watch doesn't have a day/night indicator... 😉 This Hautlence is for sure something special! I'm actually a really good boy, but since I was a child I've always questioned rules. I find it easy to follow them when I understand ...

It is very versatile, too, although I prefer a “cool outfit” in combination. Best Thomas ...

For this time, it will be ok. ;) Enjoy this very cool looking and interesting watch, my friend.

By: amanico : May 28th, 2024-05:18

Ha!

By: MTR : May 28th, 2024-06:39

So luckily, I got away with it again. ☺️ Thanks apt, mon ami! 🙏

Lovely watch.

By: Poktori : May 28th, 2024-11:35

I like the revamped, somewhat quieter styling of the new HL line. And the unusual system of time-telling continues to be fun. Enjoy! R

Thanks a lot, R!

By: MTR : May 28th, 2024-16:28

I find this watch very fascinating, off the beaten track but still versatile. The design and construction does not scream, but is not quiet either… ☺️ All the best Thomas ...