Mitch K
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The Stranger functions like the hourstriker in that it plays its tune on the hour or on demand. Unlike the hourstriker it does not chime at the half hour.
Mar 11, 2019,12:36 PM
Imho the UN has it over the Breguet in that the Breguet is larger on the wrist and the music is softer. Also the UN has the disc for all to see so it is a visual and an auditory delight.
It is a joy to wear and to hear.
I think that a special version may have been made at the request of a certain government to play their anthem but not sure if it was ever produced.
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Ulysse Nardin Stranger and Vivaldi. How interested are you?
By: amanico : March 11th, 2019-10:40
In the world of striking watches, you have Minute Repeaters, Grande Sonnerie, Sonnerie en passant, I would also add one Alarm, the Sonata, because it sounds like a minute repeater, and... A music box in a wrist watch. In fact, there were 2, from Ulysse Na...
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By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : March 11th, 2019-18:37
Here's Breguet's page on the magnetic strike governor: www.breguet.com And here is a purist vid of the Bach version: m.youtube.com
And think of the original musical wristwatch: Boegli
By: Marcus Hanke : March 11th, 2019-13:28
www.boegliwatch.ch This manufacturer combined a small automatic ETA movement together with a music drum in a watch case. In 2013, though, Boegli presented its "Zero" with a self-developed, integrated movement with musical mechanism. However, I hav...