HAUTLENCE

How did we arrive in Schaffhausen: Directly in the words of our chairman, Georges-Henri Meylan, who acquired the brand back in 2012, after which making its move from Nechatel to our current home. Having served at the helm of Audemars Piguet from 1997 to 2009, his expertise in bringing this special brand to new chapters cannot be underestimated.

We speak with Georges-Henri about Hautlence, its origins and what speaks most to collectors in terms of product and brand; in accordance with his many years of knowledge.

Where do we come from: In the words of our founder Guillaume Tetu, now having returned as chairman of Hautlence after a hietus, we explore the origin of this small independent manufacturer.

During an era of independent watchmakers carving out new paths and approaches, boldly exploring alternative ways of telling the time, Hautlence established itself with a DNA that is quite unlike any other.

Born out of the spirit of challenge, being told repeatedly by suppliers and watchmakers that their daring approaches ‘wouldn’t work’ – fortunately for Hautlence, the rest is history.