Nowadays, brands use the term " Grande Complication " in an excessive / abusive way. Traditionally, a Grande Complication is a watch which gathers: A Perpetual Calendar, a Minute Repeater AND a Chronograph which could / should be a Rattrapante. Like this ...
Lovely photos of a fantastic looking watch. And yes I agree, the term grand complication has been misused by many brands including my favourite Patek. My 5940G is considered a grand complication in the Patek catalogue but compare it to the lovely pocket w...
Patek's "Grand Complications" first section in their catalog has many "just" QPs. I, along with you, have considered the 3 comps together: QP, Repeater (or Tourbillon) and Chrono (especially rattrapante), to be the quintessential "Grande Complication." Un...
Although less embellished, I appreciate the version you shared previously with 21 jewels and Guillaume balance just slightly more... amanico photo (of course) ...