Important Watches
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Property from an Important Californian Collection
Vianney Halter
Antiqua | An unusual pink gold perpetual calendar asymmetrical wristwatch, Circa 2006 | Vianney Halter Antiqua 粉紅金萬年曆不對稱腕錶，製作年份約 2006
Auction Closed
December 9, 06:25 PM GMT
Estimate
150,000 - 300,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Vianney Halter
Antiqua
An unusual pink gold perpetual calendar asymmetrical wristwatch, Circa 2006
Vianney Halter Antiqua 粉紅金萬年曆不對稱腕錶，製作年份約 2006
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. VH 198 automatic, 43 jewels
Movement number: 31 R
Case: 18k pink gold, case back secured by five screws
Case number: 31R.31.A
Closure: 18k pink gold Vianney Halter buckle
Size: 41 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Vianney Halter winding presentation box with outer packaging, presentation case, Certificate of Authenticity dated June 18, 2006, and setting pin
The Antiqua is the very first model created by Vianney Halter and it was first exhibited in 1998 at the Basel fair for its debut. The design of the piece was revolutionary and represents, still today, the DNA of Vianney Halter. The present lot is part of the Futur Antérieur (Past Future) collection, the name evocating both the influence of the past and the avant-garde style.
The Antiqua is distinguished by its portholes displaying the time and the perpetual calendar. Beyond this fascinating design, reminding the universe of Captain Nemo, the attention to technical details was another priority for Vianney Halter. The dials, for example, are made of nine different parts, hand engraved and then filled with black resin. The crown alone is made of twenty-six components. The movement is fitted with the patented mysterious mass rotor. These are just a few of the characteristics of the Antiqua, the quality of the piece is such that it requires 900 hours to produce one of the few pieces realized each year.
The current watch is presented in exceptional condition and complete with all its accessories.