Philippe M
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A Unique Vianney Halter Classic
Dear All, I am just back from La Manufacture Janvier where I have met Vianney Halter busy working as usual on several timepieces. He showed me something that puzzled me though I thought I know almost everything about the VH Classic. Here-attached is a picture of a UNIQUE Vianney Halter Classic (Sorry for the poor quality, I am not a good photographer).
It is true to say that the VH Classic is not a common piece, as only 250 pieces were produced. However, THIS Classic has something special. Guess what ! Cheers. Philippe M
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A Unique Vianney Halter Classic
Dear All, I am just back from La Manufacture Janvier where I have met Vianney Halter busy working as usual on several timepieces. He showed me something that puzzled me though I thought I know almost everything about the VH Classic. Here-attached is a pic...
Silver dial
I believe this one has a silver dial, similar to the Classic Janvier. A beauty! I think there may be 3 or 4 of these pieces.
Dial finish
The regular Classic has brushed outer ring and frosted centre, while this dial has a much finer frosted finishing for both parts. - SJX
Yes, indeed, the dial is the point !
Now, guess what makes this dial special ! Another clue can be found in the hereunder pictures, offering a side by side comparison with the Classic VH Classic Cheers Philippe...
You could...
...show it alongside another watch again to provide the answer. Cheers, pplater.
Super Anti-reflective coating?
That's for sure - or is it? However, possibly this mysterious substance was applied directly to the STEEL - yes? - or to the aluminium dial . Or it is the material itself, with no coating being applied at all - even inside the sapphire glass. Otherwise it...
With the side to side it is toooo easy. [nt]
No message body This message has been edited by DonCorson on 2011-06-19 11:56:59
Two other meaningful comparisons
I feel some of you, gentlemen, have guessed how special is this unique Classic. Here-attached are two other timepieces by Vianney Halter with the same feature. I am sure that now everything is clear. Cheers Philippe...
Tahoe Blue had it right !!
Indeed, this unique VH CLassic is fitted with an oxydized silver dial in lieu of the standard rhodium plated brass dial (though "standard" is certainly not an appropriate word for a Vianney Halter timepiece). This dial is similar to those installed in the...
Thanks Philippe...
On his recent visit to Australia, Bertrand Bourgeois of Manufacture Janvier explained that the last couple of Classics would have this special dial as a consequence of its development for the Classic Janvier, but your explanation and photographs greatly h...
As far as I understand from Vianney ...
... the pictured piece is really unique for the time being. But I guess this dial can be also mounted on the couple of last VH Classic that La Manufacture Janvier has held in its stock. Probably also possible is a retrofitting of a preowned Classic (howev...
I know Vianney is busy working on a new project ..
... however, I have no detail on this for this time being. This may be the excuse for inviting bids of creative ideas from ThePurists, just to try to guess what is in the pipeline or even more to orientate or to arouse VH creativity. What about a 40 mm di...
I didn't know the goldfeil has a silver oxydized dial.
It look white to me. Best Tyler This message has been edited by T.Bean on 2011-06-23 07:50:40...
comparing it with my own
the information seems to be correct. A great photo - never have seen the like of that before. You are a very lucky guy if you can call this one your own. And please do have your VHJH registered and regularly serviced. Believe me, it is worth it! As I have...