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Amazing.
Wow, stunning.
Congrats on the striking!
The watch we love to hate...
By: CR : June 11th, 2012-22:18
Well, okay, perhaps that's an exaggeration. But I do recall that "disappointing" was the initial reaction from many folks who saw the Zeitwerk Striking Time in the metal when it was first introduced last year. Figured I'd take a chance, though ... and it ...
Fantastic...
By: Andy : June 12th, 2012-11:49
could you please explain when it chimes..? Is it on the hour, quarters too..? Can it be turned off..? I'd love to know some more about it. Big congrats...what's not to love :) Andy.
Certainly Andy...
By: CR : June 12th, 2012-21:48
It chimes on the quarter hour. The hammer on the right side of the dial strikes its resonator at xx:15, xx:30, and xx:45. The hammer on the left side of the dial strikes its resonator at xx:00. The resonating mechanism on the right produces a higher pitch...
Exactly. It's simpler...
By: CR : June 13th, 2012-20:24
... than a Petite Sonnerie, because it strikes only once on the hour. It does not strike the number of hours on the hour. From a practical, functional perspective, this is WONDERFUL, because the single chime is noticeable without being disruptive or distr...
Fair enough...
By: Gary G : June 14th, 2012-15:13
It's really not my thing -- seems a lot of work for the occasional "dit" or "dot." Seems you find it appealing, though -- which is all that matters! If we all liked the same pieces the world would be a boring place indeed... Best, Gary G