The Piguet Millenary Minute Repeater Shows You All the Works
Malika Renee Butss — January 30, 2014 — Fashion
References: audemarspiguet & luxurylaunches
If you want to witness how your watch works right before your very eyes, then you need to invest in the Piguet Millenary Minute Repeater.
Initially Minute Repeaters were first crafted in the 17th Century to help consumers tell time in the dark or if they were visually impaired. 400 years later, and this intricate and beautifully detailed timepiece is still kicking it. Dressed in rose gold, this watch features an AP escapement and mechanical brilliance exposed for the buyers eye. The three dimensional structure accents the double balance spring that strikes mechanisms and gongs within the timepiece. This watch brings together modern watchmaking with traditional craftsmanship making this piece a vibrantly vintage watch.
The Piguet Millenary watch is priced at $496,800, showing that old fashion comes at a new cost.
Initially Minute Repeaters were first crafted in the 17th Century to help consumers tell time in the dark or if they were visually impaired. 400 years later, and this intricate and beautifully detailed timepiece is still kicking it. Dressed in rose gold, this watch features an AP escapement and mechanical brilliance exposed for the buyers eye. The three dimensional structure accents the double balance spring that strikes mechanisms and gongs within the timepiece. This watch brings together modern watchmaking with traditional craftsmanship making this piece a vibrantly vintage watch.
The Piguet Millenary watch is priced at $496,800, showing that old fashion comes at a new cost.
Trend Themes
1. Mechanics-exposing Timepieces - The trend of timepieces that showcase the inner workings of the watch, providing a visually intriguing experience for watch enthusiasts.
2. Vintage Revival - The trend of bringing together modern watchmaking with traditional craftsmanship to create vibrantly vintage timepieces with a sense of nostalgia.
3. Luxury Pricing - The trend of high-end timepieces commanding premium prices, emphasizing exclusivity and craftsmanship.
Industry Implications
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2. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the trend of vintage revival and create experiential timepieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia and exclusivity among affluent consumers.
3. Retail - The retailers in the high-end market can explore the trend of luxury pricing and curate a selection of premium timepieces that appeal to discerning customers seeking unique, high-quality watches.
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