Last November, during the Hong Kong Watch Auction: XXI , Phillips sold this Jules Audemars platinum Repetition Minutes Carillon No. 1 , ref. 25818PT.OO.D002XX.01 (it was lot 1119 ). With a case diameter of only 28 mm , it is believed to be the smallest ca...
The time only one shows the small movement on the front through the highly placed small seconds subdial but they are generally a line I really appreciate π
Even though I am admittedly a big fan of smaller watches I really find the 28mm size of a round watch to look just too small unless worn by a petite woman or child. Marc
Itβs a wonderful timepiece. And your friend proves his very good and authentic horological taste by choosing such a piece and wearing it and enjoying it.
Carillon - or more than two gongs, alone is impressive. As almost all minute repeaters are 2-gonged. Combine that with an ultra-small case! All I can say is WOW. Audemars Piguet used to be the KING of minute repeaters. They have the most extensive history...
Reinforces how AP has always been an innovator in mechanisms. I believe they were the first to develop a wristwatch minute repeater for Omega at the turn of the 19th century...Hoping for future smaller supersonneries!!
This AP is so amazing also small but with much presence. I was lucky to play with it a few weeks ago . And this amazing AP is indeed in very good company as his collection is incredible with very rare and unique watches. A great and stunning collection fr...
Thank you for sharing these additional photos and, most importantly, send your dear friend my very best cordial regards. I really admire his collection and I find this AP Carillon absolutely exquisite. Best, Emmanuel