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First Live Pictures - The Vianney Halter Deep Space A month ago I wrote about Vianney Halter and his next watch: "A year of dreaming, philosophizing, reflecting on the human condition. Trapped in the 4 dimensions of space and time. Free in those 4 dimensi...  

Vianney Halter Deep Space Video Don

Of course it is a striking looking piece, and the triple axis central tourbillon is a wonderful technical feat -- but to see it run increases the pleasure ten times! Many thanks for this introduction, for the wonderful photos (that really show the dimensi... 

is it carrousel is it tourbillon or is it vianneythron? ;) Thank you Don for updates Best and Bravo Mr. Halter D

Mesmerizing is the only word I can think of. Thanks for the pics and video Don.

I am speechless by this machine, marvel at its technical, aesthetic and watchmaking sweetness. But most of all I am philosophically astounded by this piece. The latter I guess will reside it over and above all other discussion topics on this watch. I feel... 

so different, so unique, it'll take me a long time to understand and appreciate it, thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures and report. S

salmanQ8, :-) That's 26 words in excess of 'speechless' but I understand what you mean. We're looking at the watch now in-real-time .....well actually your PuristSPro AHCI co-moderator saw the final product in Singapore yesterday but can only post today. ... 

Brillant stuff, must have been a nightmare to create! Ciao, Theodore

Handled it in Basel, and loved the story direct from Vianney, of his inspiration for this remarkable piece. Congrats on those great photos Don. Cheers, Tim

Really a great watch. With this watch VH brings the modern 3D watchmaking to its top. It also shows how VH reinveted himself and found a way to make a very commercial piece (in a positiv sense) after his stunning but very intellectual Janvier watch. By th... 

Kind of suggestive of a space station in a way. :) Congratulations Vianney. This has a big wow factor. Regards, Richard.

Really is stellar!

.. would love to see in person - does he have any plan to visit Japan? Sigh.... A bit concern is the size of my shirt cuff, although it is such a minor point in front of this wonderful piece :-) Thanks, Don! Ken

captures the passage of time in a orbit. nothing i would not expect from the master, innovative and truly vianney's style.

I always wonder with this kind of watch design, how good is the shock protection. Would be interesting to find out. Also is this his first watch in Ti material?

Thanks Don for the pictures AND the video. Another interpretation of a splendid tourbillion. It must not have been easy to design I guess. Congratulations to Mr Halter ;) Cheers, Mark

You really captured the magic -- and set it free for us to enjoy here, together with the thoughts of the maker himself. His secret dreams HAVE become true -- and therefore mine as well !!! Amery

... ansehen? Nur in seinem Atelier? Moritz PS Private message encrypted with an enigma machine ... no offence.

wenn es so weit ist ...

Pure poetry....Thanks Don,great pictures and video. It totally met the expectations. Mo

Here's the Link for the article in the Wallstreet Journal

I too am left (nearly) speechless. Congratulations to Vianney and his team on the unveiling of this extraordinary wristwatch, a tourbillon that immediately melts away my cynicism.

...that I will never own (sigh). Why do I torture myself by reading these posts! Great photos and video by the way. Thanks! Emil

I had a nice dinner, and after looking at it, asked Vianney for a small touch, just for me, a change to a small part...nothing else...and you will see this watch very often here. This is the ONE relevant multiaxis. At the GPHH 2011, I said to the jury tha... 

I was transfixed, just watching it. The detail on the movement is beyond words & I have no doubt, it would become the focal of any conversation.

First of all, these are 'only' pictures, so who can really know except those who have handled this piece. But from pictures, I have these thoughts. The fetishism of the movement has reached an over-the-top level. It is so deeply, outrageously fetishistic,... 

How much it is, but I take your word for it!!! AND congratulations on acquiring such a marvel..... One note ..... Greuble and Forsey non commercial?????erhm.,,,,, Mo

<< I had a nice dinner >> "Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach". ;-) amerix The Ferengis RulNe Ferebgus ver begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach begin a busi... 

... with fur that actually grows!

If you really find it underpriced, I am sure that if you kindly ask, you will be allowed to pay more for it or even to buy a second one. Don't be shy :) I am sure they will not need 33 minutes to accept your offer, not even 33 seconds I guess.

It is purely a kinetic sculpture since the rotation rates do not correlate to useful time units? At least you can tell time with it versus a watch where it could not be done.

i think that just about says it all :) Graham

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when the Antiqua came out it was the first Steampunk watch ever and something unique and nobody saw it coming. The Deap Space is unique too in a way but it is not as unexpected. It is for me the apotheosis of the 3D watches and the triple axis tourbillons... 

This piece is incredible saw this in Jakarta Launch with some Indonesian Purist. Nice to meet you guys.

This is what we called Haute Horlogerie with Artisan Touch . Anyway, nice meeting with you guys last nite, and encountering several Vianney Halter' works in flesh is truly an experience . Btw , last photo, the dome crystal is also very nice, maybe the pro...  

The triple axis hypnotizing.....so better not staring for too long.....lol Another piece of Horo-Art by Vianney. That Antiqua suit me well right ? ha....ha.... Great event and how funny to reveal a Purist neighbor there.....sorry as am new kid on your blo... 

bravo...