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Thanks! Further interest questions.
Thanks for your responses and clarifications.
Out of interest, does the 5016 have two barrels of energy for the minute repeater and other watch functions? Otherwise how could the watch not be running but still activate the minute repeater function? Unless a hacking movement that still allows MR function?
Amazing films
By: Dje : November 8th, 2010-06:42
Hi JiaXian, thank you for these little musics! Amazing watches. The recording of the 5016R is particularly captivating. Did you ever hear a 5074? The cathedral gongs are even better IMO. Cheers Dje
Responses to your points
By: SJX : November 8th, 2010-19:02
1. The watch wasn't running, it didn't freeze. 2. I think that is due to the watch case being pressed on the glass which resonates. 3. I hear what you mean about the 9th strike but that wasn't apparent when listening to the actual watches so it is probabl...
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By: Dje : November 9th, 2010-07:03
Hi, The repeating function is activated by the sliding lever power and not by the main spring, or by a second spring like in Grande Sonnerie watches. So you can make chime a stopped watch. Cheers Dje
Ear candy
By: Nomer : November 8th, 2010-15:12
A brilliant post - I can never get enough of this type of video. The 5016R in particular has a depth and tone of strikes that is very rich and appealing. Thank you very much for posting this.