Audemars Piguet

This Edward Piguet platinum Minute Repeating Carillon ref. 25935PT , a limited edition of 20 pcs from 2000 , features a very rare complication: the repeating indicator , located at 10 o'clock on the dial, indicates whether the hours, the quarters or the m...  

Thanks for sharing it!

but otherwise it's a gem indeed! Best, Emmanuel

At least they are subtle enough not to detract from the appeal (for me). And on rare occasions they may be practical, too

But it feels surprising to see 'Royal Oak-like hands' on such a reference!

They were probably in plentiful supply and back in the day one was often primarily pragmatic 😉

We have so many spare hands in stock, why bother to create new ones? ;-)

Many luxury goods of the era did not equally sweat all details (look at luxury car brands from back in the day) 😉

Hate to see lumed hands on a minute repeater. Defeats the purpose

In the dark without inconveniencing anyone aurally 😉 But get your point of course 👍🏻

Best, Emmanuel

I'm not sure if such a complication is of any use, though! But it's nice however. Best, Emmanuel

There are many treasures from the Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet line.

Best, Emmanuel

Would you have any pic of ref number?

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i.e. torque of the striking complication (or ‘couple de sonnerie’ in French), AP’s presentation, which distinguishes hours, quarters and minutes, makes it very different from VC’s. At least I see it as different even if the mechanism is identical. And I’v... 

AP's way of doing it also gives some insight into how typical minute repeaters work, like how quarter striking always takes the same amount of time, regardless of how many quarters are struck. Not the case with AP’s current repeaters though, with their pa... 

I truly do not recall this one. Thank you for sharing it!

but AP's way of presenting it (clearly distinguishing hours, quarters and minutes) is quite unique. I've never seen it elsewhere. Best, Emmanuel

It’s a Royal Oak touch (or kind of) on a watch which belongs to a completely different aesthetic. Best, Emmanuel

...and far to much text. The power reserve arc is far too prominent as well. But the case is lovely and amazingly thin. Why can't these thin movements be made anymore?