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I guess "B" stands for Bissextile
Année Bissextile is French for leap year.
This was the "before" photo the other day...
Always a nail-biter to see if it'll work properly ... and it did! Octa Perpetuelle: ...
Cool!… why do I see a 3 in front of the Feb?
Is it moving to March and will this go to 1? Where is the after pic?
These are good questions that demand answers! 😊
I’m wondering if the 3 has anything to do with the leap year cycle.
Yes, correct. And about the protrusions you see on the left side of the case...
The wedge on the top (barely visible below the 19) is a sliding lock mechanism. It keeps the pushbutton below it (below the 21) locked. To advance the month, you slide the locking wedge upwards and then push the button. The watch itself is tantalum and ro...
Very interesting data on the AC providing functionality
In February…if I am not mistaken my PP AC moves to the 29th and no account for its short month regardless of leap year of course.
Is this not the Tokyo boutique's 5th anniversary editon?
If yes, the case should be polished titanium.
Ah yes, thanks. I misspoke. When I was typing "tantalum" a little voice was causing me to hesitate. I should've checked! :) All I know...
... is that it's one of those silver metals that is too light for me. The "sister watch" in PT has a heft that's more pleasing. ...
Amazing watch this one
I already love the Calendrier layout but the play with materials on this one is is to die for beautiful.