No Reserve
37
Hautlence
Ref. HLS 02
HLS 02
A very unusual and attractive limited edition titanium, pink gold, and steel rectangular-shaped wristwatch with jumping hours and retrograde minutes, numbered 12 of a limited edition of 88 pieces
Estimate
CHF8,000–16,000•︎
€8,800–17,600
$10,100–20,300
Live 9 May, 2 PM Switzerland Time
Manufacturer
Hautlence
Year
Circa 2008
Reference No
HLS 02
Case No
12/88
Model Name
HLS 02
Material
18k pink gold, titanium, and DLC-coated stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. HLS 02, 24 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber
Clasp/Buckle
Titanium Hautlence deployant clasp
Dimensions
45mm length and 43.5mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Hautlence booklet, loupe, case, numbered presentation box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Jumping hour and retrograde minute display
- Limited edition of 88 pieces
- TV-shaped case made of titanium, DLC-coated stainless steel, and 18k pink gold
Founded in 2004, Hautlence set out to rethink how time is displayed, blending traditional Swiss watchmaking with radical, architecture-driven design. Based in Neuchâtel (an anagram of the brand’s name), the independent manufacture became known early on for three-dimensional dials and alternative timekeeping indications. The HLS collection, introduced in 2007, represents one of the brand’s most memorable expressions of this philosophy.
The present watch is an HLS 02, produced in a limited edition of 88 pieces. It utilizes a large cushion-style, TV-shaped case measuring approximately 45 mm × 43.5 mm, combining a brushed titanium case with a DLC-coated stainless steel bezel and an 18k pink gold dial and crown.
The dial features recessed indications and a distinctly three-dimensional layout. Time is displayed via a jumping-hour aperture, magnified for legibility, paired with a fan-shaped retrograde minute display. The skeletonized minute hand, tipped with luminous material, sweeps across the dial before snapping back to zero at the top of the hour, triggering the instantaneous jump of the hour disc. A subsidiary seconds indication completes the display, while the exposed rods and levers driving the jumping mechanism create a constant sense of mechanical animation.
Powering the watch is a manual-wind movement developed by Hautlence, based on the Peseux 7001 architecture but extensively reworked, with only a small portion of the original calibre retained. Beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, it offers approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Finished with polished angles and visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement underscores Hautlence’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship, even within one of the most unconventional time displays of its era.
- Jumping hour and retrograde minute display
- Limited edition of 88 pieces
- TV-shaped case made of titanium, DLC-coated stainless steel, and 18k pink gold
Founded in 2004, Hautlence set out to rethink how time is displayed, blending traditional Swiss watchmaking with radical, architecture-driven design. Based in Neuchâtel (an anagram of the brand’s name), the independent manufacture became known early on for three-dimensional dials and alternative timekeeping indications. The HLS collection, introduced in 2007, represents one of the brand’s most memorable expressions of this philosophy.
The present watch is an HLS 02, produced in a limited edition of 88 pieces. It utilizes a large cushion-style, TV-shaped case measuring approximately 45 mm × 43.5 mm, combining a brushed titanium case with a DLC-coated stainless steel bezel and an 18k pink gold dial and crown.
The dial features recessed indications and a distinctly three-dimensional layout. Time is displayed via a jumping-hour aperture, magnified for legibility, paired with a fan-shaped retrograde minute display. The skeletonized minute hand, tipped with luminous material, sweeps across the dial before snapping back to zero at the top of the hour, triggering the instantaneous jump of the hour disc. A subsidiary seconds indication completes the display, while the exposed rods and levers driving the jumping mechanism create a constant sense of mechanical animation.
Powering the watch is a manual-wind movement developed by Hautlence, based on the Peseux 7001 architecture but extensively reworked, with only a small portion of the original calibre retained. Beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, it offers approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Finished with polished angles and visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement underscores Hautlence’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship, even within one of the most unconventional time displays of its era.