Patek Philippe is a collectors’ favorite, a reason the luxury watchmaker doesn’t shy from experimenting with new complications that may or may not have practical implications. Well, it really doesn’t matter, the idea is to sell well with the collectors who like newness in the manufacturing process.

One such Patek Philippe example is the new minute repeater watch designed by the Swiss watchmaker. Dubbed Advanced Research reference 5750 “Fortissimo” this minute repeater watch is limited to just 15 pieces and has been designed innovatively to sound louder during the chiming process.

Patek Philippe has approached the minute repeater with a new development mechanism. The fundamentals of this chiming watch have been reworked to improve its volume and tone.  
The Advanced Research reference 5750 “Fortissimo” comes in a 40mm platinum case that is inspired by the wheels of the classic cars from the 1960s. Measuring 11.1mm thick ? which is still slim for an automatic repeater watch ? the watch with spoke-like patterned dial enjoys a complicated look that will be a little difficult to read until you get the hang of it.

Swaying away from the traditional approach of minute repeaters, Patek Philippe has for this watch created a fortissimo ?ff’ module. This functions as a mechanical loudspeaker, separating the chiming mechanism from the case, so the hammer and gong system sounds better.

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