VIANNEY HALTER, WATCH-MAKER

Vianney Halter was born in Suresnes, in Paris outskirts, in 1963.

At the age of fourteen he set his mind on deepening his knowledge of mechanics, took the train to the capital and enrolled himself at the Ecole Horlogère de Paris (Paris Watchmaking School).

After graduating in 1980, Vianney Halter spent the first ten years of his professional life restorating antique horological items. This gave him a broad knowledge about the art of horology.

In 1994 Vianney starts his own independent horological development company, he made various timepieces for famous brands such as Breguet and Audemars Piguet, Frank Muller among others.

Starting 1998, he also dreamt up and developed his own collection of wristwatches. His creations have been welcomed as avant-garde pieces and are considered as instigators of a new trend in watchmaking.

Vianney makes atypical timepieces in a stunningly traditional manner, using his unique style, his own technical patents and trademarked designs.

As a matter of fact, when he presented his first model, the ANTIQUA Perpetual Calendar at the Basel Fair in 1998, the watch was immediately regarded as a « relic from the future ». This enabled him to assert his creativity and granted him access to the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants).

In the following years, Vianney Halter created more than 20 different wristwatch models for himself or in collaboration with famous “Maisons” of the watch landscape such as Harry Winston.

However, the high level of craftsmanship keeps the production at a confidential level, as less than 500 watches bearing Vianney Halter’s signature were ever produced.

In 2013 he unveiled a new creation, the DEEP SPACE TOURBILLON: a futuristic three-axis tourbillon under a crystal dome. As with the Antiqua, Vianney innovated and created general surprise with a previously unseen mechanism and bold design.

This new style of watch inspired from his passion for Sci-Fi lead him to develop a “family” of devices directly connected with this fascination for space.

Vianney works like an artist, expressing his creativity and his style through the skills he masters horological construction and horological arts.

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« As far as I remember, I have always been doing mechanics. As a child, I dreamt of understanding, designing and crafting wacky mechanical items. My creations speak my mind and thanks to them, I can share my universe with other human beings. “-VH

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Singer Watches

Singer Reimagined is an award-winning high-watchmaking company, based in Geneva. It is part of Singer Group, the Californian-based luxury brand that has become globally renowned for its bespoke restorations of the Porsche 911.  

The brand has become synonymous with the concept of Reimagining – bringing together iconic design with twenty-first century engineering and material science.

From iconic automotive design to iconic watch design:

As we, at Singer, love the icons of automotive design, so too are we fascinated by the golden era of analogue mechanical watch design. It is driven by the passion for the sport classic watches of the 1960s and 1970s, by the love for the engineering complexity of the automatic chronograph and by the authentic connection between automotive and horological worlds.

Singer Vehicle Design was founded in 2009 to explore the creative possibilities within the vibrant world of the classic automobile. Since then, its focus has been the obsessive pursuit of the ultimate reimagined Porsche 911.

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“The process of reimagining is central to Singer’s philosophy”. Its lofty objective is to distil, to enhance and to recombine the strands of greatness that mark out a design icon.

From iconic automotive design to iconic watch design

As we, at Singer, love the icons of automotive design, so too are we fascinated by the golden era of analogue mechanical watch design. It is driven by the passion for the sport classic watches of the 1960s

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BREITLING INTRODUCES AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED EDITION MIDDLE EAST CHRONOMAT GMT 40 IN A VIBRANT DIAL COLOR WITH INDIAN NUMERALS

Breitling presents a new Middle East exclusive timepiece, the limited-edition Chronomat Automatic GMT 40, with a striking new Teal dial color[LC1]  inspired by the region’s deep, vibrant hues with Indian numerals on the dial. Only 200 pieces are available in this limited edition, region exclusive design that is a testament to Breitling’s commitment to sophisticated Middle Eastern style.

Managing Director, Breitling Middle East, India and Africa, Aed Adwan says, “We’re proud to be release another Middle East exclusive timepiece reflecting our deep appreciation for the region’s culture and heritage. With its unique color and Indian numerals, this watch is designed to resonate with our customers in the Middle East.”

The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 is Breitling’s tribute to travel, not only for its dual time zone complication, but also because of its aesthetics and practical size. As an all-purpose sports watch, it seamlessly transitions across Breitling’s air, land, and sea universes, making it a true “watch for every pursuit.”

Powered by the Breitling Caliber 32, the GMT complication features a 24-hour scale, allowing the user to easily track a second time zone and instantly distinguish between day and night. A classic Chronomat feature, the “onion” crown—named for its fluted-dome shape—enables smooth adjustments. Set in an all-steel case, this COSC-certified chronometer boasts an impressive 200 m water resistance and offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.

THE CHRONOMAT: BORN IN THE SKIES BUT FOR EVERY PURSUIT

The Chronomat’s story begins during the quartz crisis of the 1970s, when the traditional Swiss watchmaking industry was in upheaval due to the commercialization of precise and inexpensive quartz movements. One category of consumer remained loyal to mechanical chronographs, pilots. In 1983, Italy’s national aerobatics team, the Frecce Tricolori, partnered with Breitling to create a custom watch for its members that would be tough enough for the cockpit but elegant enough to be worn off duty.

The Chronomat, the all-purpose sports watch that emerged from this intense collaboration, did just that while introducing the elements that would become its trademarks: four raised rider tabs at the 15-minute marks to protect the crystal, and a steel rouleaux bracelet designed for comfort and durable wear. The Frecce Tricolori watch caused a sensation when it launched and, a year later, it was released to the public as the Chronomat. It was a defining moment in watchmaking that signaled an end to the quartz crisis and a return of the mechanical timepiece. Fast-forward to today, and this watch remains a serious style statement.

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