Hautlence has never been a brand for quiet watchmaking, and with the new Sphere Series 3, the rebellious Neuchâtel manufacture proves once again that time can be art, engineering, and theater all at once. Following the boundary-pushing Sphere Series 1 and 2, this latest iteration shrinks the formula while amplifying its technical drama — and collectors of avant-garde independents are taking notice.
Now housed in a more wearable 37mm × 45mm Grade 5 titanium case, the Sphere Series 3 preserves the unmistakable “TV screen” silhouette and bold architecture, but trims down the footprint for daily wear. Even so, it maintains 100m of water resistance, a rare flex in the world of kinetic sculpture-cum-timepieces.
The star remains the multi-axis spherical jumping hour — a hypnotic globe coated in polished titanium shells tinted in electric purple, rotating seemingly at random across three axes, thanks to a complex system of conical gears inclined at 21 degrees. Opposite, a retrograde minute display sweeps across a suspended sapphire scale with Globolight numerals before snapping back in perfect mechanical choreography.
Inside beats the re-engineered Hautlence caliber A82, hand-wound with a 72-hour power reserve and visible barrel, delivering both precision and visual intrigue. Only 28 pieces will be made, each fitted to a purple suede strap and priced at $85,000. If traditional watchmaking whispers, Hautlence continues to shout — and with the Sphere Series 3, it’s a voice worth hearing.
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