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and relax a little in between.

When it gets really stressful, I take a break, close my eyes and listen to the sweet sounds of my beloved IWC Minute Repeater. Unfortunately, you can't hear that. Although the case is Platinum, the sound is sweet. 

Enjoy the sights and sounds 👍😊

for your kind words.

All the best
Thomas

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I dreamed of this watch since the IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater was launched in 1995. But I couldn’t afford it at that time.

One day I’ll have one, until then I’ll just enjoy your photos.

I even sold some other watches (including a Patek Annual Calendar 😎) to get hold of this good piece.

I have never regretted this.

I love seeing this watch. Thank you very much. It’s one of the nicest watches I have ever seen. I can’t imagine how beautiful it must sound and how wonderful it makes you feel.
We’re in good health my friend.
Cheers
Constantine

warm words, dear Constantine!

The JLC MR from Nico has probably the better (louder) sound. Platinum is not the best transmitter.

But what I especially love about this watch is that it is not just tremendously beautiful but is really a robust daily wearer due to its special construction.

Usually minute repeaters combine the strike function with the time keeping function. Here we have a modular system.

All the best
Thomas

A secondhand dealer I know very well had one for sale ... it was priced less than 1/3 of the Patek 5711/1a he also had for sale.

which was an unworn safe queen and had been revised a few month before I bought it. I had to pay a much higher prize but still almost half of the prize of the mentioned Patek.

You are right, it‘s insane. But everyone has to decide for themselves what they enjoy and what they want to acquire.

I do not derive my joy from the desire of others and can therefore freely buy what I really like without having to take the brand into account. ☺️

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Mine is the 2nd generation. To trust generation has the old logo “International Watch Company”.

It is not difficult to distinguish the first and second generation from the third generation.
The third (last) generation has the small seconds at 6:00, the first two generations have the small seconds at 9:00.

It has to do with the fact that the first two generations are based on the historic Caliber 982. The current (third) generation already has a new movement and a larger case (43 mm).
The case of my watch is 42 mm.

Best Thomas

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But this is not an important historical knowledge and therefore not a real indicator of the aging process ...

By the way: I wrote „to trust generation“ and ment „the first generation“. Perhaps also a sign of ... ? 😉

My dream IWC 👌

Yes, the IWC MR has been my grail watch for more than 25 years...

Cheers
Thomas

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so much to enjoy....

I love this watch!
Thank you for your kind words, dear nacelle.
I've posted this IWC MR 2nd generation, which is one of my absolute grail pieces, so often that I don't even dare to open a new thread with it. 😎

Therefore, I am very grateful to you, dear nacelle, for reactivating an older post from me! LOLLL

Cheers
Thomas

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And for me it is also the essence of accuracy, which for me underlines the most important function of a watch - to show the time as accurately and reliably as possible.

And it is also a protagonist of versatility. You can wear this MR in various situations. Here I am just admiring it during lazy minutes after hard work today:





Cheers
Thomas

Beautiful watch. Goes perfectly with the shirt. I only wish you could post an audio file of the chime.
Wear it in the best of health. It’s a special watch. One of the best I have ever seen.
CB.

It´s my absolute grail watch and I am very happy to be allowed to own it.
I will send you a PM about her sound (Vimeo).
Cheers
Thomas

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And I have to say that in some light conditions this watch shows also her huge romantic side. Combined with a touch of magic...



Cheers
Thomas

It’s WG cousin says hi

Just wrote it in answer to your other post:
I love your first generation of the MR. This old IWC logo combined with this romantic dial and case. It can’t get better.

Enjoy it to the max!!

Cheers
Thomas

Ty sir