The 80s were the era of Saturday morning cartoons, where robots fought to save the universe. Inspired by that spirit, the RETROVISION ’85 was born as a gateway connecting childhood memories with adult passion – for those who still have a love for the extraordinary.
Paying tribute to the boundless creativity of the 80s, HAUTLENCE presents a new creation called RETROVISION ’85, inspired by the iconic design of a Japanese toy manufacturer. More than just a watch, RETROVISION ’85 evokes nostalgia and admiration for a generation that dreamed of owning this legendary transforming robot on their wrists. In addition to its retro-futuristic design, RETROVISION ’85 is equipped with an automatic Vagabonde Tourbillon movement, and a unique time display mechanism: a central minute disc, surrounded by three rotating hour satellites. This design not only creates a highlight but also affirms the bold and innovative spirit that has made HAUTLENCE famous.
Sometimes, a simple item is enough to evoke a beautiful memory space. A wristwatch can bring back childhood memories in the hearts of children growing up in the 80s. It is not just a normal watch, but in the imagination of children, it is like a mini robot with the ability to transform, a hero in countless adventures. Invented by a Japanese toy manufacturer, this watch symbolizes the era when everything seemed possible.
Today, HAUTLENCE evokes that spirit with a daring and exciting masterpiece: a robot watch inspired by the original iconic design, enhanced above all with a mechanical movement and a flying tourbillon mechanism. Called RETROVISION ’85, this timepiece transports the wearer back to the 80s.
The 80s were the days of Saturday morning cartoons where robots fought to save the universe. The early years of home video games – when the graphics were crude but the imagination was limitless. The skateboarding movement began to spread globally, bringing with it its own language and culture. A sense of freedom permeated every beat of life.
Inspired by that spirit, the RETROVISION ’85 was born as a gateway connecting childhood memories with adult passion – for those who still carry within them a love for the extraordinary. Although inspired by the past, the RETROVISION ’85 remains firmly in the present with the pinnacle of craftsmanship called the Vagabonde Tourbillon – a machine with a “wandering” time structure, where the discs rotate by themselves in a mesmerizing dance. A perfect metaphor: the seemingly light appearance is just a shell for a machine that is surprisingly precise and sophisticated.
With the launch of RETROVISION ’85, HAUTLENCE not only breaks the existing standards but also celebrates the golden age of imagination. The brand affirms that Haute Horology – the pinnacle of watchmaking art – can be playful and playful while still maintaining its sophistication. This is also the philosophy shared with the models in the Playground collection. RETROVISION ’85 is for those who have dreamed of space travel and robot warriors as children. But more than that, it also touches the emotions of today’s collectors – those who understand that a watch is not simply a measure of time, but a work of art, a memory, an emotion – a bridge between the past and the present version of themselves.
RETROVISION ’85 is not only a technological marvel, but also a journey back to the roots – a living tribute to the limitless creativity of the 1980s. With this design, HAUTLENCE proves once again that it is possible to renew the watchmaking industry without losing its inherent magic.