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wehttaM · 12 November 2009, 01:28 PM

I think minute-repeaters are cool timepieces. It would be really nice if Rolex made one. Maybe as a limited edition?

Colnago · 12 November 2009, 01:30 PM

It's a thought Matthew.....mmmm

Joey_V · 12 November 2009, 01:32 PM

What exactly is a minute repeater?

wehttaM · 12 November 2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

What exactly is a minute repeater?

Minute-Repeater

1. a device, in a watch, in which the current time is announced by means of a combination of sounds that represent the hour, quarter hour, and minute; usually activated by a button

Example
Pretty much, to make it simple, the "dings" stand for the hour, 15 minute intervals, and the minutes. Ding=hours, dingdong=15 min intervals, and the dongs=1 minute, so ding, ding, ding, dingdong, dingdong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, is 3:35.

TheVTCGuy · 12 November 2009, 02:07 PM

I agree... they are absolutely stunning watches! The craftsmenship that goes in to making a repeater watch is amazing!

dannyp · 12 November 2009, 02:09 PM

I think it's simplicity and durability that have helped sustain Rolex and their image all these years. A minute repeater is the polar opposite of that image.

kyle L · 12 November 2009, 02:12 PM

I'd take a minute repeater over this anyday....

nektar · 12 November 2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I'd take a minute repeater over this anyday....

Joey_V · 12 November 2009, 04:50 PM

Minute repeater sounds awesome!

Singslinger · 12 November 2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

I think it's simplicity and durability that have helped sustain Rolex and their image all these years. A minute repeater is the polar opposite of that image.

Yes, I'd agree. I believe that a minute repeater is a very, very delicate mechanism that cannot withstand much shock. I can't see how Rolex can make one and retain its "tough watch'', sporting image.

12 November 2009, 01:28 PM	#1
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	What if Rolex made a Minute-Repeater? I think minute-repeaters are cool timepieces. It would be really nice if Rolex made one. Maybe as a limited edition?

12 November 2009, 01:30 PM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	It's a thought Matthew.....mmmm __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

12 November 2009, 01:32 PM	#3
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	What exactly is a minute repeater? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

12 November 2009, 04:50 PM	#9
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Minute repeater sounds awesome! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

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12 November 2009, 02:07 PM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I agree... they are absolutely stunning watches! The craftsmenship that goes in to making a repeater watch is amazing!

12 November 2009, 02:09 PM	#6
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I think it's simplicity and durability that have helped sustain Rolex and their image all these years. A minute repeater is the polar opposite of that image.

12 November 2009, 02:12 PM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I'd take a minute repeater over this anyday....

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