No Reserve
59
Hautelance
Ref. HLS08
HLS08
A rare and unusual PVD-coated titanium wristwatch with jumping hours, retrograde minutes and fitted box, number 30 of a limited edition of 88 pieces
Estimate
CHF5,000–10,000•︎
€5,300–10,600
$6,100–12,200
Manufacturer
Hautelance
Year
Circa 2005
Movement No
N° 30/88
Reference No
HLS08
Model Name
HLS08
Material
PVD coated titanium
Calibre
Manual, cal. HL, 24 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Titanium Hautlence deployant clasp
Dimensions
46mm length and 41mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Hautlence blank passport card, instruction manual, loupe, an extra black rubber strap, travel pouch, fitted box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good to Know:
- Jumping hours with retrograde minutes
- Featuring a three-dimensional dial housed in a PVD-coated titanium case
- Number 30 of a limited edition of 88 pieces
The Hautlence HLs 08 is exactly the kind of watch that made the brand stand out in its early years. Rather than displaying the time with conventional hands, it uses a series of separate indications that give the watch a sense of movement even when simply sitting on the wrist. The hours jump into view, the minutes sweep across a retrograde scale and the seconds are shown through a separate display.
The case is just as distinctive. Made from titanium and finished in PVD, its unusual three-dimensional shape gives the watch a strong architectural feel, while the layered construction allows the mechanics behind the displays to remain part of the design. It is a watch that feels deliberately unconventional, and this is what makes it special.
The HLs 08 is limited to 88 examples, with the present watch numbered 30. Its combination of jumping hours, retrograde minutes and unmistakable case design makes it a particularly appealing example of Hautlence’s early independent watchmaking, and a watch that still feels genuinely different today. This piece is offered without reserve.
- Jumping hours with retrograde minutes
- Featuring a three-dimensional dial housed in a PVD-coated titanium case
- Number 30 of a limited edition of 88 pieces
The Hautlence HLs 08 is exactly the kind of watch that made the brand stand out in its early years. Rather than displaying the time with conventional hands, it uses a series of separate indications that give the watch a sense of movement even when simply sitting on the wrist. The hours jump into view, the minutes sweep across a retrograde scale and the seconds are shown through a separate display.
The case is just as distinctive. Made from titanium and finished in PVD, its unusual three-dimensional shape gives the watch a strong architectural feel, while the layered construction allows the mechanics behind the displays to remain part of the design. It is a watch that feels deliberately unconventional, and this is what makes it special.
The HLs 08 is limited to 88 examples, with the present watch numbered 30. Its combination of jumping hours, retrograde minutes and unmistakable case design makes it a particularly appealing example of Hautlence’s early independent watchmaking, and a watch that still feels genuinely different today. This piece is offered without reserve.