The Hautlence Helix; Central Cylindrical Tourbillon and Double Retrograde Display

Born in 2004, Hautlence – whose title is an anagram of the Swiss metropolis of Neuchâtel – has had its ups and downs however someway remained pricey to our hearts right here at MONOCHROME. Disruptive, constructed round uncommon time shows, housed in daring TV-shaped circumstances, the model launched into a brand new chapter in 2022 below the route of the MELB Group, additionally proprietor of Moser. Now extra modern and sportier, the model has however stored what mattered: a powerful visible identification and revolutionary indications of the time. And the model’s newest creation, the brand new Hautlence Helix Collection 1, isn’t going to vary that. 

Taking a fast have a look at the brand new Hautlence Helix Collection 1, there may be little question concerning the origin of the watch. It’s Hautlence by way of and thru. And it begins with the case, utilizing the model’s traditional TV form. Nevertheless, identical to the Linear, the Vagabonde or the Sphere (all watches created below the brand new period of the model), the case has been reworked for higher ergonomics and a extra fashionable model. Crafted from grade 5 titanium, it measures 37mm in size, 45.10mm in width and a really affordable 11.8mm in thickness (incl. sapphire crystals on the back and front). The case can also be water resistant to 100m, making certain that your daring indie watch may be worn safely each day. The highest crystal is a fancy piece, designed with a number of curvatures to amplify the tourbillon within the centre of the show.

Let’s now discuss concerning the show, one thing that has at all times been a part of the DNA of the model. As soon as once more, the Hautlence Helix performs towards the norm of the traditional central fingers. As a substitute, it depends on two retrograde indications for the hours and minutes, with the complete mechanism seen by way of the dial – all of the cams, racks and levers are seen and their ballet, as you’ll be able to see within the video under, makes for a fantastic kinetic show. Positioned proper within the centre of the dial is the one-minute tourbillon with a cylindrical hairspring, a uncommon feat that’s attainable due to Hautlence’s sister firm, Precision Engineering. It’s flanked by two arched tracks for the hours and minutes, with daring numerals constituted of luminous Globolight materials.

On the coronary heart of the Hautlence Helix is the in-house calibre D51. This computerized motion is wound by a micro-rotor and shops as much as 65 hours of energy reserve. A formed motion with an oblong fundamental plate, it contains 235 parts and the central tourbillon beats at a 3Hz frequency. The ornament is intentionally brutalist, with matte and brushed surfaces; but, a sure consideration to element is seen on this minimalist motion.

Worn on an interchangeable gray rubber strap with blue textile inserts, the Hautlence Helix Collection 1 is a restricted version of 28 items and the primary of in all probability extra editions to comply with. It’s priced at CHF 75,000. For extra particulars, please go to hautlence.com.