Minute Repeater RMS9 | Nr. 1 | Platinum size-eight-watches with a hand-engraved balance cock

with a hand-engraved balance cock bringing an additional flourish

Each accurately bevelled brick gives a satisfying depth and definition

The watch bears several hallmarks of early Parmigiani watches from this period

The surface of the holder is textured

The moonphase complication also peeks through from below the mother of pearl dial

Minute Repeater RMS9 | Nr. 1 | Platinum size-eight-watches with a hand-engraved balance cockThis Franck Muller Rptition Minute is a window into the ambitions of one of the earliest contemporary independent makers. With a classical, 35mm, round platinum case and a two tone dial with heat blued numerals and hands, it features an unusual minute repeater reserve indicator. The manual wind calibre, based on an ebauche, is expertly finished and integrates two polished gongs that produce a harmonious chime at the pull of the slider integrated into