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Vianney Halter Classic Pink Gold Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Vianney Halter Classic wristwatch dates to circa 2005 and is encased in 18k pink gold measuring 36 mm in diameter. The source reports it is powered by an automatic calibre VH100 movement with 27 jewels, viewable through a sapphire crystal display case back secured by five screws. The circular silvered dial features blued hands, Arabic numerals, an inner minute track, and applied brand plaques. The design features a stepped pink gold bezel studded with prominent rounded rivets and central hooded lugs holding a dark alligator strap with an 18k pink gold buckle.

Front view of Vianney Halter Classic pink gold wristwatch, circa 2005
Front view of Vianney Halter Classic pink gold wristwatch, circa 2005 — Sotheby's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.sothebys.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vianney Halter
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
63
Source-reported date
Circa 2005
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
109R.319.CL

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Case Construction

This Vianney Halter Classic wristwatch is assigned case number 109R.319.CL and is dated circa 2005 by the auction house. Encased in 18k pink gold, the stepped round case measures 36 mm in diameter and exhibits brushed and polished finishing with prominent rounded rivets positioned along the bezel perimeter.

The cylindrical pink gold winding crown is also decorated with raised rivet accents. The case is constructed with central articulated lugs securing an alligator leather strap and an 18k pink gold buckle. The catalogue notes that the case reverse features a sapphire crystal display back secured by five screws.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case number: 109R.319.CL”
  • “Circa 2005”
  • “Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 5 screws”
  • “Size: 36 mm diameter”
  • “Closure: Vianney Halter alligator strap and 18k pink gold buckle”
  • “Brushed pink gold bezel studded with prominent rounded rivets”
  • “Cylindrical pink gold crown decorated with round rivet accents”

Dial and Visual Details

The watch features a two-tone silvered dial with printed black Arabic numerals set alongside railway minute tracks. Central blued steel hands mark the hours, minutes, and seconds across the dial surface.

Makers' marks on the dial face include two applied plaques: an upper horizontal nameplate inscribed 'VIANNEY HALTER' and a lower plaque carrying the maker's monogram emblem.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: silvered”
  • “Two-tone silvered dial with printed black Arabic numerals and railway minute tracks”
  • “Blued steel central hour, minute, and seconds hands”
  • “Applied nameplates bearing 'VIANNEY HALTER' and the maker's monogram logo”

Reported Movement and Accessories

While internal components are not visible in the primary photograph, the auction catalogue describes the movement as an automatic calibre VH100 with 27 jewels, signed on the case, dial, and movement. The catalogue note adds that the winding mechanism employs an O-ring shaped mass designed to leave the finely engraved movement visible through the display back.

The lot documentation lists the presence of papers and the absence of a box. The specified accessories comprise a Vianney Halter Certificate of Authenticity, a polishing cloth, and a travel case with outer packaging.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre: cal. VH100 automatic, 27 jewels”
  • “Signed: case, dial and movement”
  • “Inside the sapphire display back is the miraculous winding system that shaped like an O-ring that swings around to wind the watch without obstructing the user's view of the finely engraved movement.”
  • “Box: no Papers: yes Accessories: Vianney Halter Certificate of Authenticity, polishing cloth and travel case with outer packaging”

Open research questions

  • What specific issue date and client information are inscribed on the included Vianney Halter Certificate of Authenticity?
  • Does direct physical examination of the case back reveal explicit individual limitation markings matching the catalogue note statement that the watch is numbered 109 of 250?
  • What specific calibre markings and finishings are visible on the movement bridges through the rear sapphire display crystal?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vianney Halter Classic Pink Gold Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Calibrecal. VH100 automatic, 27 jewels“cal. VH100 automatic, 27 jewels”
Case Material18k pink gold“18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 5 screws”
Case Number109R.319.CL“109R.319.CL”
Diameter36 mm“36 mm diameter”
Dialsilvered“Dial: silvered”
ClosureVianney Halter alligator strap and 18k pink gold buckle“Closure: Vianney Halter alligator strap and 18k pink gold buckle”
SignedCase, dial and movement“Signed: case, dial and movement”
AccessoriesVianney Halter Certificate of Authenticity, polishing cloth and travel case with outer packaging“Accessories: Vianney Halter Certificate of Authenticity, polishing cloth and travel case with outer packaging”
Box and PapersBox: no; Papers: yes“Box: no Papers: yes”

Visible details

  • Brushed pink gold bezel studded with prominent rounded rivets
  • Blued steel central hour, minute, and seconds hands
  • Two-tone silvered dial with printed black Arabic numerals and railway minute tracks
  • Applied nameplates bearing 'VIANNEY HALTER' and the maker's monogram logo
  • Cylindrical pink gold crown decorated with round rivet accents
  • Dark alligator leather strap affixed to single articulated central lugs

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back details are documented in the source text but not visible in the supplied photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vianney Halter | Classic | A pink gold wristwatch | Circa 2005 |

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 14f185ab46

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