Cover Hautlence creates time machines that transport their owners back to childhood
Hautlence creates time machines that transport their owners back to childhood
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Hautlence doesn’t just make watches: it creates time machines that transport their owners back to childhood, stirring sweet recollections of days gone by.
The Retrovision ’85 redefines how we experience time. Far from being merely a watch, it’s a portal to the 1980s and a nostalgic tribute to the dreams and adventures of youth. It’s both an object of wonder and a beautifully crafted symbol of memory.
Drawing inspiration from the playful designs of a legendary Japanese toy manufacturer, the Hautlence Retrovision ’85 instantly captures the imagination. Powered by an automatic vagabonde tourbillon movement, this model marries retro-futuristic styling with a distinctive time-telling system. At its centre is a rotating minute disc encircled by three hour satellites, a spectacle in motion.
Each glance at the dial rekindles memories of beloved childhood companions like transformer robots, evoking a world of exploration and endless curiosity.
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The time machine called Retrovision ‘85
Time is felt through memories, imagination and the wistful charm of nostalgia. Objects from the past, whether cassette tapes or film cameras, hold more than form; they hold sentiment. The Retrovision ‘85 channels these emotional echoes, gently guiding the wearer back to a simpler, more whimsical era.
Crafted from 3D-printed titanium, this timepiece is as lightweight as it is resilient. The case, bezel and crown are finished in a warm bronze PVD, highlighted by an intricately engraved Hautlence logo. A bevelled, anti-reflective rectangular sapphire crystal lends protection, while a 5 ATM water resistance adds practical assurance.
Above For those born in the late ‘70s and ‘80s, the Retrovision ‘85 will strike a deeply personal chord (photo: Hautlence)
For those born in the late ‘70s and ‘80s, the Retrovision ‘85 will strike a deeply personal chord (photo: Hautlence)
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For those born in the late ’70s and ’80s, the Hautlence Retrovision ’85 will strike a deeply personal chord. More than a luxury item, it is a bridge to the days when the world felt vast and full of possibility.
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The titanium dial features a soft frosted finish, layered with a rhodium-plated brass middle dial enhanced by blue and purple PVD coating. A sapphire minute disc, complete with elevated numerals and a Globolight® ring, lends visual intrigue and dimensionality. Inside beats the D31 automatic movement, which houses a tourbillon with two hairsprings, a wandering hour and minute display system, and a 72-hour power reserve operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. A black rubber strap with a steel buckle and quick-release system completes the design.
A playful statement in the world of luxury watches
In a landscape where fine watchmaking often leans towards restraint and tradition, Hautlence offers a welcome departure. With the Retrovision ‘85, the brand reminds us that Haute Horology can embrace whimsy without ever compromising on excellence.
Above With the Retrovision ‘85, Hautlence makes time meaningful (photo: Hautlence)
With the Retrovision ‘85, Hautlence makes time meaningful (photo: Hautlence)
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By stepping outside conventional boundaries, Hautlence demonstrates how technical brilliance and artistic flair can coexist. The Retrovision ’85 is not just for collectors or connoisseurs; it appeals to anyone drawn to imagination, storytelling and craft. What was once a toy is now transformed into a kinetic marvel, a tribute to wonder, rendered in gears and sapphire.
This is more than a watch. It’s a vessel of emotion, a bold artistic gesture, and a heartfelt homage to the magic of memory. With the Retrovision ‘85, Hautlence makes time meaningful.
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