In the heart of Manhattan at Gotham Hall in less than two weeks, WatchTime New York 2023 will take place from October 20 to 22. This year, the esteemed show will welcome independent watchmakers to famous Vianney Halter watch, where the brand will showcase one of its latest during La Resonance. The watch and its maker will join more than 35 other incredible brands, each highlighting some of the most important watches of the year at one of the industry’s most important times of the year. North American industry.
Vianney Halter is a name synonymous with innovation and artistry in the world of watches, the brand since 1998 has helped lead the world of independent watchmaking. Often concerned with futuristic themes, the brand’s designs follow the plot of its eponymous leader, with La Resonance the latest embodiment of this spirit.
The new watch is inspired by the world of galactic wonders and quantum mysteries, following 2013’s Deep Space Tourbillon and 2021’s Deep Space Resonance and the many years of research and development between each. In this way, La Resonance encapsulates the essence of a cosmic adventure, in which the resonance between two spiral-balanced oscillators emerges as a truly complex machine, inspired and purposeful. Purpose built for antigravity timekeeper.
The case of La Resonance is presented not only as a vase but also as a work of art. Crafted from a solid titanium ring, the 39mm bezel is a delicate balance of simplicity and sophistication, with three curved sapphire windows, allowing the wearer to peer into the heart of sonic resonance. Brushed and beveled lugs create a harmonious contrast, demonstrating Halter’s meticulous attention to detail.
The watch’s framed dial is a canvas where scientific precision meets sublime aesthetics. The undulating waves on the dial demonstrate the complexity of the resonance phenomenon. The hands dance elegantly across the dial, demonstrating the undulating nature of sound waves. Every glance at the dial reveals the intricacies of gears and wheels, a visual symphony of mechanical art.
At the heart of La Resonance is the extraordinary caliber VH222, a testament to Vianney Halter’s technical prowess. This manually wound movement is a technical marvel, resonating with sound waves, an innovation that sets it apart. The absence of a mainplate challenges conventional watchmaking standards, allowing the movement to float in space, like celestial bodies in space. Power is provided by two barrels feeding into the center differential, ensuring synchronized movement of the dual oscillators.
La Resonance by Vianney Halter is limited to a total of seven editions, with pricing available upon request to the brand.