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
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
Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall excellent condition with minor signs of use and light signs of patina. The buckle with light signs of surface scratches.
Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition.
Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.*** **Please note that the pillow in the presentation case has signs of deterioration.**
Catalogue Note:
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.
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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
Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall excellent condition with minor signs of use and light signs of patina. The buckle with light signs of surface scratches.
Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition.
Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.*** **Please note that the pillow in the presentation case has signs of deterioration.**
Catalogue Note:
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.
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