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My grail watch
In the true sense in that I pine for it, but will never actually achieve it. Engineering, aesthetics both visual and sonic - I simply adore this particular reference. Thank you for sharing!
Ref. 5178G-001
Presented in 2017, this watch features a minute repeater utilising cathedral gongs and a cream ‘grand feu’ (great fire – ceramics fired at high temperatures) enamel dial. Grand feu dials require multiple firings to build up layers to create a vitreous lik...
Thanks for the informative post ! This MR is a perfect piece to
“ring” in the new year !👍
Ufortunately this feels like a step down from the 5078
If cathedral gongs have to come at the price of two extra mm it's not a good trade IMO.
My grail watch
In the true sense in that I pine for it, but will never actually achieve it. Engineering, aesthetics both visual and sonic - I simply adore this particular reference. Thank you for sharing!
My only concern would be...
...the size (although I understand that it is probably due to the gongs) and the fact that my hearing is terrible : ) Love the dial and numerals. Very stealthy.
This one is for me a pinacle of horology
I like it hundred times more than some other chunky multi-complicated watches.
