{"product_id":"louis-erard-x-vianney-halter-futur-anterieur-silver","title":"Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Futur Antérieur Silver","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"usGWQd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"KkbLmb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis Erard x Vianney Halter Futur Antérieur Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo dials, two independent automatic movements, and a design that seems to come from an alternative history of watchmaking. Futur Antérieur Silver is mechanical art in its purest form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collaboration between the Swiss brand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis Erard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and legendary independent watchmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVianney Halter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has produced a model that pushes the boundaries of the traditional concept of mechanical watches. Futur Antérieur Silver draws inspiration from Halter’s celebrated Antiqua, whose retro-futuristic design evokes complex instruments, portholes, and mechanical devices from an imagined past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA defining feature is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo raised circular dials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each with its own function. The lower one displays the hours and minutes, while the upper one separately tracks the seconds. In this version, the dials have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erhodium-plated silver-toned finish with a fine grained texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by applied rings with a circular-brushed finish. Bold blued-steel hands create an elegant contrast, while polished yellow-gilt rivets on the bezels underscore Vianney Halter’s unmistakable signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel case comprises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67 precisely crafted components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its construction combines circular-brushed upper surfaces, vertically brushed sides, and polished chamfers. The two distinctive crowns are each adorned with six yellow-gilt rivets, while a pair of sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment on both sides protects the dials. Despite its complex construction, the watch has compact dimensions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38 × 44 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a thickness of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.85 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and water resistance to 5 ATM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts truly distinctive feature is the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo separate Sellita SW100 automatic calibers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. One drives the hour and minute hands, while the other is dedicated exclusively to the seconds hand. Both movements operate at a frequency of 4 Hz, have 25 jewels, and offer a power reserve of at least 38 hours. This unconventional solution is not merely a design flourish, but a meticulous mechanical expression of Halter’s watchmaking philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch’s silver-toned character is complemented by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue ostrich leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with tone-on-tone stitching, perfectly matched to the blued hands and lending the model a striking yet refined elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Louis Erard x Vianney Halter collaboration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis Erard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Swiss watch brand best known for collaborations with leading figures in independent watchmaking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVianney Halter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is among the most acclaimed contemporary watchmakers, whose work goes beyond the boundaries of traditional design. His watches are inspired by an imaginary world of machines, technical instruments, and visions of the future imagined by past generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFutur Antérieur Silver is produced in a limited edition of just 178 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It proves that even traditional mechanical watches can offer a completely new perspective on timekeeping and become distinctive works of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eCircular brushed stainless steel, vertically brushed sides and polished chamfer; two bezels, each set with 12 polished yellow-gilt 1N rivets; two sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment on both sides; two Vianney Halter signature crowns, each set with 6 polished yellow-gilt 1N rivets; solid caseback engraved “Louis Erard x Vianney Halter 1 of 178”, Ø38x44 mm, lug width: 20 mm, thickness: 8.85 mm; water-resistant to 5 bar pressure (50 m \/ 165 ft). Case made of 67 components in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rhodium-plated with grained baseplate, applied outer ring with circular brushed finish and polished chamfer, black transfers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAutomatic, Sellita caliber SW100, 1 hand, 7¾’’’, Ø17.20 mm, thickness: 4.80 mm, 25 jewels, 28,800 VpH (4Hz), meticulously decorated, oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” and engraved Louis Erard logo, min. 38 hours of power reserve, typical value: 42 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap:\u003c\/b\u003e  Blue ostrich leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching, black grained calf leather lining, brushed and polished stainless steel pin buckle engraved with the Louis Erard symbol, ergot bars for quick strap change. Dimensions: 20\/18 mm width, 80\/115 mm length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Louis Erard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"usGWQd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"KkbLmb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Louis Erard brand was founded in 1931 and underwent a major revival in 2003, setting it on its successful path. This resurgence culminated in the launch of the first Régulateur models in 2011.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLouis Erard focuses on creating distinctive and attractive watches with excellent craftsmanship. To keep prices accessible, it uses calibers from renowned Swiss companies Sellita and ETA. In addition, the brand is making an increasingly strong mark in the art world through innovative collaborations with leading designers and watchmakers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"usGWQd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"KkbLmb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnly 178 pieces of this watch model were made for the entire world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Vianney Halter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QcsUad BDJ8fb BLojaf sMVRZe hCXDsb wneUed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"usGWQd\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"KkbLmb\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVianney Halter was born in 1963 on the outskirts of Paris, the son of a locomotive driver for the French railways. Even as a child, he was fascinated by the old machines and mechanical devices his father brought home. Perhaps this early exposure to powerful locomotives, steam engines, and other measuring instruments is what drew him to technology and mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the age of fourteen, Vianney Halter decided to expand his interest in mechanics and moved to Paris, where he enrolled at the École Horlogère de Paris (Paris Watchmaking School). He graduated successfully in 1980 and spent the first ten years of his career restoring antique watches and clocks, gaining an in-depth knowledge of the art of watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1984, he has worked as an independent watchmaker and began creating timepieces for well-known brands such as Harry Winston, Breguet, and Audemars Piguet. Since 1998, he has also designed and developed his own collection of wristwatches. His designs are considered avant-garde and are seen as the beginning of a new direction in watchmaking. Vianney Halter creates unusual watches using the traditional methods of master watchmakers of the past, while incorporating a unique aesthetic, his own technical patents, and distinctive constructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this is exemplified by his first model, “Antiqua,” a perpetual calendar introduced in 1998. This model was immediately hailed as a “relic of the future,” which inspired Halter’s creativity and enabled him to join the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis years as an independent watchmaker and his contribution to modern watchmaking have already earned him nine prestigious awards. He has created around ten wristwatch models, but the complexity of their manufacture means that production figures are kept secret. To date, fewer than 500 watches by Vianney Halter have been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of his expertise has also earned him a place among the figures featured in the official “White Paper” (Livre Blanc) of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, which aims to define the boundaries of the exclusive world of technical and valuable precision watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVianney Halter works as an artist, expressing his creativity and style through the skills he has mastered—those belonging to the art of watch construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Louis Erard","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":59707772633436,"sku":"MPS-WATCH-LE-22243AA07.BOA05","price":159900.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5479\/2540\/files\/22243AA07.BOA05.tif_compressed.jpg?v=1793385447","url":"https:\/\/www.infinitywatches.cz\/en\/products\/louis-erard-x-vianney-halter-futur-anterieur-silver","provider":"INFINITY Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}