GIRARD-PERREGAUX Foudroyante Rattrapante
Here is a cool video of a foudroyante in action. A foudroyante uses a small dial that is marked 0-8. The hand on the dial completes a sweep every second which is an elapsed time of 1/8th of second for each number.
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I agree. This is not the most complicated movement, from a chronometric perspective, but it is very appealing to watch.
Posted by: Jason | January 16, 2009 6:17 PM
Yes, amazing video, never knew about a foudroyante.
Posted by: Alex | January 16, 2009 6:14 PM
Awesome videos thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Fred D. | December 31, 2008 10:32 AM