Watches And Wonders 2024: Hautlence Celebrates 20 Years Of Avant-Garde Watchmaking With The HLXX
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Hautlence, a pioneer in independent watchmaking, has always believed in the importance of heritage. For two decades, the brand has redefined watchmaking, prioritizing design and mechanical movement over mere functionality. Time itself becomes the performance, with every element designed to enhance its drama. At the Watches and Wonders 2024, Hautlence marks 20 years of groundbreaking watchmaking with the HLXX, a special edition that blends their modern design language with their most iconic creation. This commemorative timepiece houses the brand's signature movement, a fitting tribute to their innovative journey.
Future Interpretation of the Past
The HL, Hautlence's debut timepiece, featured a ground-breaking TV-shaped case, a jumping hour disc, and a retrograde minute hand. Twenty years later, the HLXX anniversary edition honors this legacy with a striking and limited-edition of 20 pieces reimagining. This new creation bridges Hautlence's past, present and future. The TV-shaped case, a hallmark of Hautlence, remains instantly recognizable in the HLXX. Crafted from lightweight yet robust grade 5 titanium, the case features a modern, streamlined design with integrated lugs and a quick-release strap system. The black rubber strap with a cordura effect completes the sleek look.
A Fun Way to Tell Time
The deconstructed dial on the Hautlence HLXX showcases time in a captivating way. Hours and minutes occupy separate sections, each with a distinct display. The jumping hour utilizes superimposed discs, while the retrograde minute hand travels along a curved track in tinted sapphire. Both utilize innovative luminous materials for low-light visibility. A rotating Möbius logo, a signature Hautlence touch, serves as a constant reminder of time's passage.
An Evocative Caliber With Traditional Finishing Touches
Powering this extraordinary display is the Hautlence A20 caliber, the same TV-shaped manual-winding movement that began the brand's journey two decades ago. The movement boasts classic Haute Horlogerie finishing, with Côtes de Genève stripes and polished edges. A screwed plaque marks the HLXX as a limited-edition anniversary piece.
The HLXX is a fitting tribute to Hautlence's two decades of innovation and a final farewell to the original HL caliber. It's a testament to the brand's commitment to pushing boundaries in watchmaking and creating truly captivating timepieces.
