I find the MR is in general more interesting because of the engineering involved. However, from a practical standpoint, the ST is better and more useful IMO (and yours it seems)...
But the engineering that goes into making this chime each quarter hour is quite amazing to consider. Looking at Nicolas’ question on the DS and TS make me argue this complication is likely just as difficult, if not more so. ...
A minute repeater only chimes when you ask it to. You have to give it life. This will chime automatically, indicating a passage of time. It has life of its own! I'm imagining in those busy nights at the office, you're working so hard that you forget the p...
... when you leave work. Late at night, after you've taken off your watch and are in bed getting ready to fall sleep, you can hear the gentle chime of the ZW ST from all the way across the room.
I find the MR is in general more interesting because of the engineering involved. However, from a practical standpoint, the ST is better and more useful IMO (and yours it seems)...
A striking time mechanism watch really only benefits the wearer. It chimes for the wearer's ears exclusively. And it's rare that someone else notices the sound. A minute repeater is a watch that benefits all. The wearer can enjoy it. But I find that a wea...