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A watch built around the calibre
27 May '08
3 min read
Beyond aesthetic research and casing, HAUTLENCE applies its watchmaking creativity in the mechanism; the pathway to new concepts in reading time.
The brand's desire for excellence has led it to make use of the best elements for each component which is based on most advanced research.
The HAUTLENCE watch is built around the calibre. It follows the best Swiss watchmaking tradition keeping the overall design very minimal.
The different levels of the display elements give a unique, in depth view. A tonneau-shaped sapphire crystal glass is fit to the case thanks to its lower lug and reveals the inner levels, seals and flange volumes.
The flange is finished by hand to obtain a flank with a silky satin finish. The case band – with specially designed four HAUTLENCE screws is composed of a solid gold body on which the tube and crown are fit. A case back and horns are associated with each case band – individually crafted by an artist.
The exterior components then receive their punches and finishes, which make each case a totally unique product. Some models also have hand stitched alligator straps (politically insensitive) which are cut from high-quality skins and is shaped around a metallic insert to assure excellent hold and integration of the horns. Each watch comes with an individual certificate guaranteeing perfect functioning of the numbered kinetic sculpture.
Most of the HAUTLENCE watches have sapphire dials with a hand-applied minute track and an adjustable triple fastener folding buckle in 18k yellow, pink and grey gold with double safety pushbutton or pin buckle.
Aside from their decorative aspect, traditional operations are applied to improve the mechanics, the quality of the assembly and the protection of the surface. HAUTLENCE timepieces are only produced in limited editions of 88 pieces per model.
HAUTLENCE watches are available at Damas Jewellery, Emirates Towers, Dubai; Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons, Burjuman Centre, Dubai; Al Sayegh Jewellery, Abu Dhabi and Al Majed Jewellery, Doha, Qatar.
The brand's desire for excellence has led it to make use of the best elements for each component which is based on most advanced research.
The HAUTLENCE watch is built around the calibre. It follows the best Swiss watchmaking tradition keeping the overall design very minimal.
The different levels of the display elements give a unique, in depth view. A tonneau-shaped sapphire crystal glass is fit to the case thanks to its lower lug and reveals the inner levels, seals and flange volumes.
The flange is finished by hand to obtain a flank with a silky satin finish. The case band – with specially designed four HAUTLENCE screws is composed of a solid gold body on which the tube and crown are fit. A case back and horns are associated with each case band – individually crafted by an artist.
The exterior components then receive their punches and finishes, which make each case a totally unique product. Some models also have hand stitched alligator straps (politically insensitive) which are cut from high-quality skins and is shaped around a metallic insert to assure excellent hold and integration of the horns. Each watch comes with an individual certificate guaranteeing perfect functioning of the numbered kinetic sculpture.
Most of the HAUTLENCE watches have sapphire dials with a hand-applied minute track and an adjustable triple fastener folding buckle in 18k yellow, pink and grey gold with double safety pushbutton or pin buckle.
Aside from their decorative aspect, traditional operations are applied to improve the mechanics, the quality of the assembly and the protection of the surface. HAUTLENCE timepieces are only produced in limited editions of 88 pieces per model.
HAUTLENCE watches are available at Damas Jewellery, Emirates Towers, Dubai; Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons, Burjuman Centre, Dubai; Al Sayegh Jewellery, Abu Dhabi and Al Majed Jewellery, Doha, Qatar.
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