MTF
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I am always fascinated
by the precision of (literally) micro-engineering needed to get the thing working.
Imagine the tolearances needed just to keep the escapement ticking, even if time-only function. I wonder how true is the "story" that Queen Elizabeth II sent in the Royal Guards to search the field where she lost her dress watch way back in the 1950s. It also contained a similar caliber movement, and the search was to no avail.
Thanks for the update SJX, despite difficulties........
Regards,
MTF
A brief look at the stunning Van Cleef et Arpels with world's smallest Cal. 101 from JLC
Van Cleef et Arpels is the lesser known but no less glamorous jewellery brand in the Richemont stable. In fact it can be considered more exclusive than Cartier which is effectively a mass market luxury brand now. VC&A has been working quietly on its watch...
a note on the complication
I think you meant to say the movement indicates minutes and hours, rather than minutes and seconds. Although that would be an interesting thing in itself. That movement is really scary in how small it is - this GP is the smallest I've actually worked on, ...
any comments on accuracy?
Being so tiny, are there issues with the precision of the movement?
