Не так много новинок, но, тем не менее, Гийому Тету было что показать.
Кстати, недавно, в новостях было размещено
интервью Константина Старцева (журнал Watch). И, помимо прочего, Гийом говорил о лимитке, посвященной другу бренда - Эрику Кантоне. С этой модели и начнем.
Цитата:
Intrigued by every form of artistic expression, Eric Cantona, a multi-faceted aesthete, and HAUTLENCE, the brand known for timepieces with a powerful, architectural design, share a special sensitivity to design. Like its name, an anagram of the brand’s home town of Neuchâtel, HAUTLENCE is expert at mixing things up and providing a decidedly different way of seeing things.
This talent has given rise to a new self-winding chronograph model, designed and developed in tandem by Guillaume Tetu, CEO and co-founder of the brand and Eric Cantona and proudly named INVICTUS – from the Latin phrase meaning “unbeaten and unbeatable” and the butterfly of the same name. This is a bold, ambitious name that is perfectly in harmony with the values embodied by Éric Cantona and the HAUTLENCE man – and which represents a watch that is unlike any other.
In line with the reputation of HAUTLENCE for turning accepted norms upside down – and then reinventing them in entirely different ways, the INVICTUS, Morphos Limited Edition by Eric Cantona chronograph is a symphony of poetry and delicacy. Issued as a 250-piece limited edition, and nestled in a titanium case, the dial bears the colour and iridescent reflections of the large, magnificent blue butterfly for which it is named, while mother-of-pearl insets subtly illuminated with black decals emulate the markings on its wings. The case-back is numbered and engraved with the name “INVICTUS”, along with Eric Cantona’s signature and an engraving of his digital fingerprint - a kind of entrance pass to the Gentlemen Rebels Club of which he and every owner of a HAUTLENCE timepiece are members.
With its mechanical prowess and avant-garde design, to which Eric Cantona has made a significant contribution, INVICTUS, Morphos Limited Edition by Eric Cantona perfectly embodies the characteristics that initially attracted Eric Cantona and Guillaume Tetu to each other. But it is above all the butterfly theme that most eloquently hints at the personality of an individual who was one of the greatest footballers of all time. For Eric Cantona, the butterfly is the very embodiment of the word ephemeral, symbolising freedom, a carefree existence and a zest for life resulting from the fact that given the shortness of one’s time on earth, one needs to live every second to the full.
The butterfly also represents metamorphosis or change. It is the link between before and after, between our desires and their realisation, demonstrating by its very essence that it is possible to change and to make what already exists even more beautiful, on condition that trust prevails and one remains true to oneself. This philosophy is very dear to Eric Cantona and the members of the Gentlemen Rebels Club.
In line with this, and like his own multi-faceted personality, Eric Cantona is involved in multiple aspects of the products that bear his name, including a new advertising campaign in commemoration of the tenth Anniversary of HAUTLENCE. Incorporating a visual that stands out by its refined, serious nature, the INVICTUS, Morphos Limited Edition chronograph features Éric Cantona personally in the campaign entitled, CROSS THE LINE: an open invitation to be different and stand out become a member of the Gentlemen Rebels Club.
Other models born of the partnership between HAUTLENCE and Eric Cantona are in the wings, as it were.
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Новые хронографы - INVICTUS 01 & 03.
Цитата:
HAUTLENCE, the brand that prides itself on doing things differently, is introducing a pair of new, elegantly sporty titanium chronographs. The INVICTUS 01 & 03 models perfectly embody the invincible ‘gentlemen rebels’ spirit that characterises the HAUTLENCE man.
Powered by the same skeletonised chronograph movement with a 42-hour power reserve, the two models also reflect the non-conformist outlook on life of the brand from Neuchâtel. The bezel topping the black titanium case comes in a choice of glowing 18-carat red gold (INVICTUS 01) or sophisticated black PVD-coated versions (INVICTUS 03). Entirely in tune with the brand DNA, the structural complexity of the multi-level dial ensures excellent readability as well as heightening the contrasts between the numerals and hour-markers. The stunning overall effect is further enhanced by artful incorporation of the brand’s emblematic honeycomb motif.
The aluminium case middle and horns of the INVICTUS 03 are offset by the elegant black PVD-coated steel bezel, push-button and screws, as well as a powdered silver-toned print intermediate dial with orange Super-LumiNova®. This version comes with a black hornback crocodile strap with orange topstitching and steel clasp, while the more luxurious INVICTUS 01 alternative with red gold-plated accents is fitted with an upscale Louisiana alligator rubberised leather strap, featuring a folding clasp with polished pink gold plate.
The latest demonstration of the HAUTLENCE creative approach to watchmaking, HAUTLENCE INVICTUS 01 and 03 chronographs results in two exceptional timepieces that will appeal to connoisseurs who appreciate true feats of mechanical architectural elegance. The aptly named INVICTUS – unbeatable and invincible – chronographs once again personify the spirit of the exclusive HAUTLENCE Gentlemen Rebels Club.
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Новинка - HL Black ceramic.
Цитата:
Baselworld 2015 will see the launch of the HAUTLENCE HL Black ceramic, an ultra-contemporary version of its iconic HL timepiece launched a decade ago. The new release features the brand’s highly recognisable “TV screen” case, integrating the distinctive honeycomb-pattern dial that create a stunning 3D effect. However, true to the brand’s love of doing things differently, it delivers a new twist by using state-of-the-art black ceramic.
The art of flouting conventions by mixing past and future, of respecting tradition while pushing boundaries, is in the HAUTLENCE DNA, and the HL Black ceramic is no exception to this. In 2015, HAUTLENCE introduces a black ceramic watch case for one of its timepieces, combined with the skeleton silhouette it first introduced to the market in 2007. As timeless as it is scratchproof, the ultra-hard ceramic has the added advantages of being both light and strong and brings a highly contemporary feel to this new version of its legendary predecessors. Pink gold detail and a luxurious black alligator leather strap bring an additional touch of incomparable sophistication to this unique interpretation of an outstanding classic.
Artfully integrated with the use of the highly distinctive hallmark honeycomb inserts, the HL Black ceramic is powered by the brand’s iconic HL movement with its patented connecting rod system, displaying its characteristic jumping hour and retrograde minutes, while leaving no-one in any doubt as to its true roots.
Available in a strictly limited edition of just 88 timepieces, the HL Black ceramic is sure to excite watch connoisseurs around the world just like the eight previous limited editions of the iconic HAUTLENCE HL, that are all now completely sold out
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И еще одна модель, этакая "летняя" версия HL 2.0:
29.03.2015, 09:42
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