Industry Chat Salon, guest: Vianney Halter

Meet Vianney Halter -

..." In all artistic creations, there is a obstinacy to follow only your dreams "...

Halter, a graduate of the ' Ecole Horlogère de Paris'in the early 80s, started his career as a restorer of vintage clocks and watches but soon changed paths to develop movements for major Swiss houses such as Audemars Piguet, Breguet or Frank Muller.

He founded his own company in 1993 - Janvier S.A. in St. Croix Switzerland - named in homage to Antide Janvier, one of the master watchmakers of the reign of Louis XVI.

Dedicated to haut de gamme watch masterpieces, Vianney Halter combines traditional watchmaking with avant-garde designs his creations are as much sculptures as they are time pieces.

Father of the perpetual calendar Antiqua and the phenomenal Opus III, Vianney Halter will soon be unveiling his latest work: the new Trio.

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Thank you for your interest toward our work - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 9:43 AM

You have given us a new perspective on your horological - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 9:51 AM

Dear Vianney, thank you so much for your candor and open answers and - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 9:53 AM

Thank You! - Darren on Nov 29, 2005, 9:20 AM

Thank you for taking the time to chat with us - SteveH on Nov 29, 2005, 9:13 AM

Thank you for your participation Mr. Halter... - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 9:09 AM

Thank you Mr Halter for making time for this live chat. - Anthony Tsai on Nov 29, 2005, 9:13 AM

Bonsoir Vianney. A long time ago I heard a story... - AlbertoS on Nov 29, 2005, 9:07 AM

The vacuum Cleaner Legend ..... - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 10:42 AM

OK all please post one last question then we'll leave Vianney to answer all the - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 9:04 AM

what is your view on the watchmaking industry today? looks like everyday a - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 9:01 AM

Watchmaker Art, Watchmaking Industry - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 11:14 AM

What is your cuurent annual production and at what point would you consider as having - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:49 AM

Well, we are now producing... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 9:33 AM

Number of Goldpfeil Watches? - Darren on Nov 29, 2005, 8:43 AM

To this date... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 9:05 AM

What are your main/major markets? - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:33 AM

We sell Vianney Halter watches - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 9:07 AM

Are you 100% independent or do you have partners? Have you ever - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:29 AM

The Manufacture Janvier is 100 % independant,... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 9:11 AM

Two More Questions - Darren on Nov 29, 2005, 8:26 AM

The watch case which is the most difficult to produce - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 9:19 AM

An in-house movement for the Classic as well.... - Darren on Nov 29, 2005, 9:22 AM

The Classic with an inhouse movement. That's very exciting. - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 9:22 AM

The Antiqua, Contemporaine, Trio and Classic all share many common themes - SteveH on Nov 29, 2005, 8:24 AM

The incoming Trio belongs to the - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 9:26 AM

Approximately how many Antiqua have been produced - SteveH on Nov 29, 2005, 8:21 AM

Roughtly... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:58 AM

wow, that is fewer than I expected. - SteveH on Nov 29, 2005, 9:00 AM

For the time being I cannot see a good reason - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 11:17 AM

In an era where every one is producing ultra complicated watches, you have - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:18 AM

That´s an interesting point - let me add one question - PeterCDE on Nov 29, 2005, 8:46 AM

Complications and Refining - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 11:49 AM

Do you consider that you are still an "artisan" or have you now reached "brand" - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:16 AM

I think I am still an « artisan » although... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:55 AM

Which other watches or watchmakers do you find particularly interesting at the moment? - SteveH on Nov 29, 2005, 8:10 AM

There are many of my colleages which... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:42 AM

My First Question - Darren on Nov 29, 2005, 8:06 AM

Well , the Antiqua was my first watch and ... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:36 AM

That's exciting news.... - Darren on Nov 29, 2005, 8:40 AM

Good afternoon, Mr. Halter. Let me open by saying it’s - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 8:06 AM

Wow, i twill take 1 or 2 hours to answer to your 11 questions ! - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:19 AM

Thank you for your response Mr. Halter. Your candor is much appreciated. - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 8:23 AM

Question Nr 2 , about developpemnt process. - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:28 AM

This is tremendous new. The Trio is highly anticipated. - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 8:31 AM

about my favourite case to fabricate - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 10:12 AM

The heart of the Artisan is a canvas of many passions, intrigues, - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 10:49 AM

Re: Good afternoon, Mr. Halter. Let me open by saying it’s - Anonymous on Nov 29, 2005, 4:42 PM

Re: Good afternoon, Mr. Halter. Let me open by saying it’s - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 4:43 PM

Mr. Halter I'm amazed at your level of commitment and honesty. - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 6:30 PM

Vianney, can you please tell us when the Opus III shall be ready? - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:05 AM

Answering to this question is not easy as.... - Vianney Halter on Nov 29, 2005, 8:06 AM

Are you still working on this watch or Harry Winston completly in charge - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:08 AM

Last word about Opus 3 - Vianney H on Nov 29, 2005, 11:56 AM

A general comment.... - alex on Nov 29, 2005, 8:00 AM

Great, I will post a few questions ...... - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 8:04 AM

This will be great fun. - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 7:56 AM

I posted some Kari stuff earlier :-) - MaxH on Nov 29, 2005, 8:00 AM

The posting was very generous... - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 8:03 AM

Five minutes to blast off! (nt) - MaxH on Nov 29, 2005, 7:53 AM

Blast off was picture perfect...... - Jerry de los Rios on Nov 29, 2005, 9:19 AM

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