Audemars Piguet 11 59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie WG 41 mm.
A paradox, this watch, An original 41 mm case, in a traditional metal ( white gold ),with a discreet dial, hiding a classic and noble but quite technical complication. The two sides of this movement: Best, Nicolas ...
I love everything about this model.
If I had the means, this would be a minute repeater for me.
I had the opportunity to handle this the first year this Code came out
At the Tokyo AP boutique in Ginza. The minute repeater was less popular than the royal oaks and the sales manager was happy to show this piece. It sounded very good! Bright and above all, clear. Like the PP3939 in platinum but more clear, percussive sound...
Depends on which patek, of course
To my ears, the modern 5078 5178 do not sound richer in tone than the Code. I think something about the microrotor muffles the sound, alongside any complication that is too well-packaged (3974 perpetual calendar, say). To the credit of AP, the Code MR is ...
A stunning masterpiece.
But the Grande Sonnerie is even more special: *Official pic from AP ...