HAUTLENCE - HL 2.0: A Mechanical Revolution
The
HL2.0 collection represents the second generation of
HAUTLENCE
watches. After 4 years of development, it was first shown in
2010 and
officially launched in its final version in
2011.
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Faithful to the brand’s fundamental concept of offering a different way
of reading time, this collection goes even further and establishes
HAUTLENCE among the most prestigious contemporary watchmaking brands.
The HL2.0 models display half-trailing jumping hours - one of the
special features of this second collection - retrograde minutes - a
signature of the brand - and a power-reserve indicator. The collection
also includes an automatic movement for the first time.
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Constructed around the retrograde minutes function, the jumping hours
mechanism consists of a 12-link chain activated by a
connecting-rod/crank as in the HL collection. The retrograde minutes are
indicated on a 180° sector of the dial. An ingenious mechanism governs
the movement of the assembly with a speed control that protects the
components from any shocks arising from its operation.
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The chain rotates
the mobile bridge through 60° each hour, compensating for the effect of
gravity. To provide sufficient energy, the principal barrel, wound by
the automatic system, winds a second barrel, which drives the display
complication.
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Developed and produced by the Neuchâtel brand’s own teams, this
collection is the first to offer a Manufacture mechanical movement with
automatic winding. Two models are currently available, each limited to
28 numbered timepieces: the
HL2.1 in 18-carat white gold and the
HL2.2
in 18-carat 4N rose gold.
Three Patents for an Exceptional Timepiece
The first patent concerns the half-trailing hours chain (as opposed to
an instant system that is too fast to appreciate, or a dragging system
that cannot be read correctly between the hours): every 60 minutes the
chain advances in 3-4 seconds without jumps or loss of energy, making it
possible to admire the beauty of the movement and its mechanisms in
action.
The second patent relates to the regulating organ integrated into the
mobile bridge movement. Its constantly changing position, driven by the
display, compensates statistically for the effect of gravity, enhancing
its precision.
The third patent covers the operation of the movement's two barrels. The
principal barrel is wound by the automatic system and transmits the
energy needed to wind a second barrel that is devoted exclusively to
driving the complication. It is kept fully wound by the main barrel to
ensure that an optimal level of energy is available to change each hour.
This means the complex systems are powered independently without
affecting the precision of the watch.
The Functionning of the Movement
When the retrograde minutes hand returns to zero to begin the next hour,
the connecting-rod mechanism drives 1 revolution of the system by means
of the function star. This is when the mechanical magic of the
HAUTLENCE HL2.0 starts to work:
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The mechanisms come to life simultaneously, powered by the energy in the
complication barrel. The speed control that allows the chain links to
advance the hours in 3-4 seconds begins to function and completes 48
revolutions at high speed (as opposed to instantly). The half-trailing
hours display advances one revolution powered by the system's gear
train. A coupler transmits the kinematics of the chain to the mobile
bridge movement incorporating the regulating organ, which rotates
through 60°.
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The kinematics of the full
HL2.0 movement are structured in three
dimensions by the use of special bevelled gears. These bevelled gears
are produced with uniquely shaped tools to achieve optimal efficiency in
gear-train transmission.
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This timepiece also includes a power-reserve indicator as well as an
oscillating weight in 18-carat gold. All numerals and indicators are
luminescent to ensure excellent readability at night.
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HAUTLENCE - HL - 2.2 18-carat White Gold
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
HAUTLENCE HL2.0.
HAUTLENCE in-house movement including gear train and
automatic winding system. Half-trailing hours displayed by a chain,
retrograde minutes, mobile bridge movement.
Display:
Hours, retrograde minutes and power reserve.
Calibre:
2 barrels: one finishing barrel (power reserve for the entire watch
movement including power for the second barrel) and a complication
barrel.
Hours displayed by a 12-link chain hinged on a pallet system. The speed
regulator ensures that the hours display changes in 3-4 seconds instead
of instantly. It completes 48 revolutions at each hour change. Hours
system activated by a one-revolution mechanism composed principally of a
connecting rod and rack.
Mobile bridge movement comprises the regulating organ and rotates through 60° at each change of hour.
Movement kinematics incorporate 90° changes of direction by means of special bevelled gears.
Automatic movement with oscillating weight in 18-carat white gold.
Identification and numbering plate:
HL2.1
This innovative movement is protected by 3 HAUTLENCE patents.
Dimensions (movement): 37.8 mm x 33.2 mm x 12.35 mm
Number of components: 552
Number of jewels: 92
Regulating organ: 18,000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve: 45 hours
Finishing: fine-watchmaking type (satin-brushed, hand-drawn,
hand-bevelled, ruthenium-anthracite coating and polished-blocked steel
elements).
Manufacturing technology: multi-axis micro-machining, wire electro-erosion.
LIGA photolithography.
Case:
Material: 18-carat white gold
Dimensions: 50 mm x 42 mm x 17.8 mm
Crystal: 3 three-dimensional sapphire crystals, scratch-resistant, produced by multi-axis grinding.
Alternating finishes: sand-blasting, satin-brushing and hand-polishing.
Crown: 18-carat white gold with micro-machined
HAUTLENCE logo.
Horns: screwed, 18-carat white gold.
Horn and case-back screws: 18-carat white gold.
Weight: 192 grammes
Dial:
Ruthenium and rhodium-plated, black numerals and luminescent dots for readability in the dark.
Hour numerals: rhodium-plated with luminescent numbers.
Minutes hand: rhodium-plated with a luminescent tip for readability in the dark.
Power-reserve hand: steel with luminescent indicator.
Strap:
Brown or black Louisiana alligator skin, large square scales, full wrapped, hand-stitched.
Spring bar for changing the strap.
Folding buckle: titanium and 18-carat white gold
Water-Resistance:30 meters
Limited Edition: 28 timepieces
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HAUTLENCE - HL - 2.2 18-carat 4N Rose Gold
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL NAME
HL2.2
MODEL SUMMARY
HAUTLENCE HL2.0.
HAUTLENCE in-house movement including gear train and automatic winding system. Half-trailing hours displayed by a chain, retrograde minutes, mobile bridge movement.
DISPLAY
Hours, retrograde minutes and power reserve.
CALIBRE
Movement description:
2 barrels: one finishing barrel (power reserve for the entire watch movement including power for the second barrel) and a complication barrel.
Hours displayed by a 12-link chain hinged on a pallet system. The speed regulator ensures that the hours display changes in 3-4 seconds instead of instantly. It completes 48 revolutions at each hour change. Hours system activated by a one-revolution mechanism composed principally of a connecting rod and rack.
Mobile bridge movement comprises the regulating organ and rotates through 60° at each change of hour.
Movement kinematics incorporate 90° changes of direction by means of special bevelled gears.
Automatic movement with oscillating weight in 18-carat 4N rose gold.
Identification and numbering plate: HL2.2
This innovative movement is protected by 3
HAUTLENCE patents.
Dimensions (movement): 37.8 mm x 33.2 mm x 12.35 mm
Number of components: 552
Number of jewels: 92
Regulating organ: 18,000 vibrations/hour
Power reserve: 45 hours
Finishing: fine-watchmaking type (satin-brushed, hand-drawn, hand-bevelled, ruthenium-anthracite coating and polished-blocked steel elements).
Manufacturing technology: multi-axis micro-machining, wire electro-erosion.
LIGA photolithography.
CASE
Material: 18-carat 4N rose gold
Dimensions: 50 mm x 42 mm x 17.8 mm
Crystal: 3 three-dimensional sapphire crystals, scratch-resistant, produced by multi-axis grinding.
Alternating finishes: sand-blasting, satin-brushing and hand-polishing.
Crown: 18-carat 4N rose gold with micro-machined HAUTLENCE logo.
Horns: screwed, 18-carat 4N rose gold.
Horn and case-back screws: 18-carat 4N rose gold.
Weight: 192 grammes
DIAL
Dial: ruthenium and rhodium-plated, black numerals and luminescent dots for readability in the dark.
Hour numerals: rhodium-plated with luminescent numbers.
Minutes hand: rhodium-plated with a luminescent tip for readability in the dark.
Power-reserve hand: steel with luminescent indicator.
STRAP
Strap in brown or black Louisiana alligator skin, large square scales, full wrapped, hand-stitched.
Spring bar for changing the strap.
Folding buckle: titanium and 18-carat 4N rose gold
WATER-RESISTANCE 30 metres
LIMITED EDITION
28 timepieces
PACKAGING
Contents:
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HL2.2
- Identification and numbering plate
- Special leather travel box
- Watchmaker's magnifying glass
- Instruction booklet
- Guarantee card (3 years)
PRICE (including tax)
CHF 220,000.-
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