Minute Repeater

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Photos from Monochrome. The following is excerpted from the 2014 Monochrome article. "A normal minute repeater gong covers up to 1,5 times the perimeter of the movement. When the gong exceeds that and goes around the movement more than 1,5 times, it is ca

In honor of Michel Parmigiani's 75th birthday, Parmgiani Fleurier introduces today its latest creation in the Objects d'Art Collection, La Ravenale Minute Repeater. According to the press release . . . " This unique Lépine pocket watch unites a restored 1

Concerning the movement design or architecture, I share your feelings: it isn’t mind-blowing. And I would add that I personally prefer the traditional finishing with Côtes de Genève. But the very clean and clear presentation of the balance and escapement

Some Minute Repeaters display a second time zone , but can only chime the local time : let's call them Minute Repeater GMTs . But other Minute Repeaters do not only display a second time zone: they can also chime the second time zone or the local time on

I couldn't recall which watch you had problems with in the past. And MR came to minute repeater in my mind first. With the Minute Rattrapante, I hope that they'll refund you or replace it. The brand needs to understand that watches to many of us are a sac

I can't say your proposal is contractually right or wrong as I can't see the entire contract you have with the dealer. But, from a consumer point of view, I would propose two solutions; either a full refund (the store should know that they'll be able to k

Starting with the early Toric lineup. PHOTO CREDIT ; PHILLIPS This Toric Minute Repeater in platinum would actually be a practical travel watch with discreet pointer date and second time display. This neo-vintage Toric chronographs belonging to our commun

For a brand that has not achieved its 30th birthday, Parmigiani has a rich catalog of horologic masterpieces. This post reminds us of several minute repeater creations that are marvels, both technically and artistically. PHOTO CREDITS: MONOCHROME or A BLO