Beat Haldimann H1 Tourbillon H11 Central Balance BaselWorld 2014

DonCorson · 2014-04-10T02:49:29Z

Discover Beat Haldimann s H1 flying central tourbillon and H11 central balance watches from BaselWorld 2014, featuring new heart-shaped hands.

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DonCorson reports from BaselWorld 2014, showcasing Beat Haldimann's H1 flying central tourbillon and H11 central balance watches. The highlight of this presentation is the introduction of new heart-shaped hands, inspired by vintage Haldimann pocket watches, alongside improved anti-reflection sapphire crystals. This post offers a detailed look at these independent horological creations and their subtle yet significant design updates.

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BaselWorld 2014 - Beat Haldimann

Beat Haldimann showed his H1 flying central tourbillon and H11 central balance watches at BaselWorld this year.
The big novelty this year is the shape of the hands. He has also has finally found sapphire crystals with an anti-reflection coating that is up to his standards, a big improvement.
Beat has discovered vintage Haldimann pocket watches with beautiful heart-shaped hands and has decided to use them on his new watches. Take a look. Pictures of the original pocket watch are in the background.

And don't miss Valentin Blank's video of the H1 that he posted here

Key Points from the Discussion

A collector inquires about the H3 minute repeater, which is listed on Haldimann's website but rarely seen in images, indicating interest in the brand's less publicized complications.
The new heart-shaped hands on the Haldimann H1 flying tourbillon are highly praised, with one collector suggesting it's a 'classic beauty' that everyone should own.
The H1 is consistently lauded as 'the most beautiful tourbillon' known to some collectors, while the H11 central balance watch is also recognized for its intriguing, sober aesthetic.
Several collectors express a preference for the simpler H11 central balance watch over the H1 tourbillon, suggesting an appreciation for understated elegance.
The simplicity and beauty of Haldimann's designs are consistently highlighted as key attractive features.

The Discussion

Marcus Hanke

Apr 10, 2014

H1 - still, or now more than ever, the most beautiful tourbillon I know ...

... but the sober H11 is very intriguing as well! Marcus

ling5hk

Apr 10, 2014

Yes, H1 is THE tourbillon.

Sandgroper

Apr 10, 2014

Thank you Don. The H11 will do me very well......:) [nt]

cisco

Apr 10, 2014

Thanks Don, still dreaming of that H11. The hands are part of the philosophy of this speci

Thanks for sharing François

Ronald Held

Apr 10, 2014

the plain H11 appeals to me more probably putting me in the minority. (nt)

4Js

Apr 11, 2014

I like the simplicity as well, Pure Elegance [nt]

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