The Vianney Halter Satellarium is back in Paris

[Philippe M]

Dear All,

I cannot resist to share the news : a unique VH piece will be on show during Salon Belles Montres in Paris (27th to 30th of November).

You are well aware that in 2001 VH realized for Egana Goldpfeil a series of 108 Jumping Hour and Moonphase Watches.

You may also know that the “Faces of Time” project also included a One-Of-A-Kind watch.

For that one, VH imagined and realized a very special timepiece that was called “Satellarium” due to his very special shape. For this, Vianney worked with the french designer Pascal Pagès who also contributed to the JHMP and to the Opus 3.

This piece is like 3 round cases linked together and inserted into a structure. In the larger case is the Hour and Minute display while in the lower “satellite” case is the moonphase and in the upper “satellite” case is a very unexpected thermometer. The whole is in platinum and powered with an automatic movement.

This unique piece was delivered to Goldpfeil in 2001 and sold. As far as we know, it now belongs to a Russian collector. It was rumored to be for sale 4 years ago for 450’000 USD.

But the truth is this piece is not that unique as Vianney also made a back-up piece so as to secure the delivery to Goldpfeil. This piece is slightly different than the one delivered to Goldpfeil as only “Vianney Halter” brand name appeared on it while the other one was branded “Gold / Pfeil” on the main dial. Due to these differences one can say that both of them are unique !

This second piece is to be on show during the next Paris Belles Montres from 27th to 30th of November.

A unique opportunity to see a unique piece !

All Horomundi members are kindly invited to meet us there

Best regards.


Philippe MARIEZ
Les Montres Vianney Halter
Marketing & Sales Manager

[zephyr49]

Thank you for the invitation Monsieur Mariez but only if I could. I'm sure our friends in Europe will not be able to resist the opportunity to view such a unique and lovely piece.

Best wishes,
Lionel

[IanS]

It looks like an amazing timepiece.

I don't suppose that there is any chance of seeing a photo of it on the wrist?

[Quarks]

Looks very intriguing. Would certainly wish to see more pics of it....

[Philippe M]

Just ask, Ian ;-) !

The Satellarium on Vianney's hairy wrist.

One can see that it is not a BIG watch.

Best regards.


Philippe Mariez
Les Montres Vianney Halter
Marketing and Sales Manager

[IanS]

I nearly did not dare to ask but I am glad I did. By itself the watch looks very big but on the wrist it appears very wearable indeed.

[OzTimeLord]

Great to see that at least someone is really pushing the boundaries with such a great effect. Just a breathtaking design, might have to get on a plane despite the crap $A .

A true independent