The watch
manufacturer HAUTLENCE arrived on the horological scene in 2004 creating
highly modern, innovative and unconventional timepieces. With a strong
architectural fundamental principles and designs, this brand conveys its
own perception while preserving strong watchmaking traditions on how we
read and interact with time.
Here is an ultra-modern, yet being
equipped with practical complications, this HAUTLENCE timepiece from the
"Signature Collection" catches the eye and stirs the imagination.
Its rugged partially brushed and high
polished Grade 2 titanium rectangular elongated case measures 42 x 49
mm, 14 mm in height, and rests upon a very cool brown hornback crocodile
leather strap with light blue stitching and its complete with a
titanium deployant clasp buckle. Other notable case features include a
solid ergonomically-shaped case back engraved with the fingerprint by
Eric Cantona – retired well-known European football player and
ambassador of the brand. The dial of the watch is secured by domes
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a push / pull winding crown is
slightly recessed into the case, the watch sports 50 m / 5 atm water
resistance.
One of the main attractions of this model is its
dial, which is multi-layered and composed of opaline black gold with
snailed apertures, there are blue mother-of-pearl insets with
silk-screened black paint on the top surface and luminous paint on the
lower side. The design of these blue mother-of-pearl insets resembles
butterfly's wings and nicely matching the color of blue threading on the
strap.
The watch is equipped with chronograph
function, which includes a center chronograph seconds hand, a 30-minute
counter at 9 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter at 6. In an intriguing and
unique design move, the silver tone Arabic numerals are printed on the
clear elements above the main dial. This watch is powered by Dubois
Dépraz chronograph module based on Soprod A10 movement, the balance
beats at 28,800 vph, and delivers a 42-hour power reserve.
From sporty stylings to sophisticated
versatility, this HAUTLENCE Invictus Morphos hits all the marks and will
make wonderful addition to one's collection who appreciates modern
cutting-edge horology.
Standout features: Multi-layered
complex dial; beautifully-composed, multi-finished titanium case;
fashion forward brown hornback crocodile leather strap with blue
stitching, limited edition model of 250 pieces.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: H5364-0501
- Case Material: Titanium
- Case Dimensions: 42 x 49 mm
- Case Height: 14 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic, 28,800 vph, 42-hour power reserve
- Caliber: Dubois Dépraz chronograph module based on Soprod A10 movement
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, small seconds, chronograph, date
- Dial: Grey and blue color, skeletonized
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 50 m / 5 atm
- Band: Brown alligator leather with blue stitching
- Clasp: Titanium deployant buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $22,500
- Condition: Unworn
- Comments: Comes in original boxes and with instructions manual