Earlier this month, Hautlence unveiled one of its most imaginative creations to date: the Retrovision ’64. Drawing directly from the futuristic optimism of the 1960s, it is a piece that blurs the boundaries between nostalgia and haute horlogerie, reinterpreting a familiar science-fiction object through a modern mechanical lens. It is also limited to just three pieces.

With a hinged cover and perforated grille, the Retrovision ’64 recalls the handheld communicators that once defined televised visions of space exploration. In an era when the future was imagined in monochrome broadcasts, such objects captured the imagination of a generation. Hautlence channels that same spirit here, transforming a cultural icon into a playful timepiece.

This approach continues the brand’s exploration of reimagined everyday objects, following earlier Retrovision models inspired by radios and robots. Yet the ’64 stands apart, tapping into a period defined by the dawn of the space age, when satellites first orbited Earth and interstellar travel felt tantalisingly close. The result is a watch that speaks as much to memory as it does to engineering.

Measuring 61.2 × 41.8 × 15.6 mm, the case is crafted from grade 5 titanium with 5N and brown PVD finishes. A combination of round and rectangular sapphire crystals, each treated with anti-reflective coating, reveals the unconventional display, while the sapphire caseback offers a clear view into its mechanical architecture. The in-house D50 calibre, developed in collaboration with Agenhor, features a linear jumping hour display arranged horizontally, paired with a circular minute dial. At its centre, a one-minute flying tourbillon with a double hairspring adds both visual drama and technical depth. With a 72-hour power reserve and 239 components, the movement reflects Hautlence’s commitment to mechanical craftsmanship.