Complications
Emmanuel (quattro) presents a deep dive into a rare and historically significant Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Minute Repeater, reference 25825Ti. This article explores the intricate details of a timepiece introduced in 1997 as part of the Jules Audemars collection, celebrating the company's founder. Emmanuel's original post highlights the watch's unique aesthetic and complex horological features, offering a valuable perspective for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Could do without the text block describing what it is but otherwise always had a soft spot for the line and this is one of the more intriguing specimen in my eyes ๐๐ป
Truly beautiful. The text block is superfluous and the watch would probably look even better without it, but I don't hate it and, as an owner, I think I'd be vain enough to appreciate being constantly reminded of what a marvel I wear on my wrist! ๐ ๐ซฃ Best, Emmanuel
When it comes to signage ๐
And that's why I blamed my vanity!
The only thing I don't really abide is the lume! There are Shaeffer examples as well with lume and I would posit (as others have before me) that perhaps lume on a minute repeater is obselete. After all, what better way to disturb someone in the middle of the night than with a carillon?? The Jules Audemars case is of course a triumph and is particularly beautiful in titanium. Regards, Baruch
And I also like the Jules Audemars case very much. As for lume, I certainly wouldn't expect it on a Minute repeater, but the charm of tritium patina works for me, here: it gives the watch a very special vintage charm. Best regards, Emmanuel
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