Hi Wmclarenf1
I'm no guru even though answering your questions.
For Q1, perhaps you could elaborate what you would like to know.
It is still derived from the base movement of Cal 1.96. The StrikeOne movement is named as Cal. 96SH.
It chimes every hour only.
For Q2, the first one version, was made in WG & RG, each limited quantity to 100. The new one is a Titanium casing.
The volume of the Ti is obviously louder, but the pitch is as distinctive as the gold. It is subjective, you have to hear for yourself.
Q3....this is another crystal-ball question. Could not say much...but I know it appeals to a group of people who loves to collect from the start ( with basic features) and progress with the manufacturer with more advance and improved versions of repeaters and sonnerie in the future. It is like from Series 0 to Series X.
Kong