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Independents: Be patient ! Something is ...

... on its way ! Not allowed to say anything about it, however I am sure you gonna be breathtaken. Stay tuned and check Vianney's FB page ! Clues about this should be spread away there soon (perhaps have already been ;-) ! ). Cheers.
11Y
By: Philippe M
2

Independents: Our Three Masters charcoal pictured.

This was during their recent trip in Shanghai. They were invited (with 5 other watchmakers) by Le Club Horloger - Shanghai. Enjoy ! Philippe M This message has been edited by Philippe M on 2012-06-28 00:03:45
11Y
By: Philippe M
1

Horological Meandering: You mean like this man (see picture) ?

Franois Hollande, the new President of France This message has been edited by Philippe M on 2012-05-27 11:22:22
11Y
By: Philippe M
1

Independents: Further info about Antiqua OCEAN ...

.... is available on VH website www.vianney-halter.com m THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE .... Cheers.
12Y
By: Philippe M
0

Independents: Another great novelty for Vianney Halter fans ....

.... Vianney Halter presents the Antiqua OCEAN. A double premiere for him : not only this is his first diver watch but it is also his first stainless steel watch. The relationship with the Antiqua Perpetual Calendar is obvious, however this timepiece really is contemporary and male in style. VH webs
12Y
By: Philippe M
14

Independents: The main reason why the Observatoire is ...

... no more in production is that this piece is based on a small new old stock of calibers Peseux 260 that Kari was lucky to find. Once this stock was used, Kari was no more in position to carry on producing this model. The same (even more rare) is for the Chronomètre calibre 27 that was based on th
12Y
By: Philippe M
1

Independents: this strange object ....

is a kind of calculation ruler that was in use prior to the rising of electronic pocket calculators. Vianney is fascinated by these tools that used to be necessary for sciences and engineering. He owns several models. He says the Opus 3 was inspired by one of this mechanical calculator : the Gurta m
12Y
By: Philippe M
2

Independents: if you own a VH piece produced after 2004 ....

.... it is likely that Laurence worked on your watch. Yes, indeed, Laurence is a lady name in France and Switzerland ! This was very surprising to our friend Tim Jackson when I introduced him Laurence in Baselworld ;-) ! Among other skills, she masters the case (and other components) finishing. Chee
12Y
By: Philippe M
2

Independents: My opinion is that H9 is intended just to be ...

... a talking piece. From this point of view, it is successful as we are quite numerous to have taken time to post about it ;-) ! However, I feel this is not a brilliant idea and Beat Haldiman's talent deserves better projects. Cheers.
12Y
By: Philippe M
1

Independents: Confirmation from Philippe Wurtz :

Mr David Walter is not member nor candidate of the AHCI. This being said, it is my feeling that he could be one as his work is impressive and his approach of horology (as it can be analyzed considering his interviews on the matter) is 100 % consistant with the one of the AHCI. I guess applying is no
12Y
By: Philippe M
1