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THE FEMININE SIDE OF HAUTLENCE HL C
IN CIRCULAR FORM
By offering a movement
that has been developed
and manufactured independently
as part
of its collection, this
young manufacture is
revealing the extent
of its intention
to transcend time.
Since its inception,
the HAUTLENCE
brand, based in the
heart of Neuchâtel,
has set its sights on
creating innovative
watchmaking concepts
and bringing
them together with
art, sometimes contemporary
or classical.
By playing on the repetition
of circles—down to the
arched sections reserved for
reading the minutes—the round
HL C remodels its dial with the geometry that makes
an allusion to the repetitive nature of infinity. Watch
features include a thinner 41mm case and motherof-pearl
dials with four horns that are screwed to
the outside of the case, enhancing the adjustment
of the pivoting strap. This woman’s watch retails
between $50,000-$60,000, depending upon the
customization of diamonds.
Hautlence states that a real watchmaking manufacture
exists primarily through its capacity to
continue producing calibers that differ from their
predecessors. With its 3rd caliber, HAUTLENCE believes
it has sealed its entry into the circle of brands
that have chosen to inscribe their names in watchmaking
history.
New Product Release from Swiss
Legend: Militare Limited Edition
This new, rugged “military” design has definite appeal
to a male target audience. The limited edition
Swiss-made watch has an automatic chronograph
caliber: ETA 7750 25 jewels. The chronograph is
60 second, 30 minute with 12-hour counters. It’s
constructed of stainless steel and black PVD plated
with sapphire crystal.
Other important features
are the triple canteen covers,
day and date luminous
display, an oversized case
and a VJ7750 movement.
The Swiss Legend Militare
Limited Edition retails for
around $3,000.
Horological Journal (HJ) now
available to U.S. subscribers
Starting October 2010, the British Horological Institute’s
monthly publication, Horological Journal (HJ)
will be available to U.S. subscribers.
Believed to be the world’s oldest continuously
published technical journal, HJ has for many years
been available exclusively to members of the British
Horological Institute. Now, at just £44 a year, the
new HJ Subscriber option is available to U.S. clock
and watch professionals and enthusiasts.
To subscribe at the new rate, contact the BHI at
+44 (0)1636 813795 with your credit card details, or
go to www.bhi.co.uk and follow the “HJ Subscriber”
link to our secure payment facility. For a preview
copy of HJ go to www.bhi.co.uk and follow the links
for “Horological Journal” and “Sample Copy.”
This initiative gives clock
and watch enthusiasts
around the world an introduction
to the BHI, including
the services and products
available to anyone
who would like to become
a member.
Horological Times November 2010 34