The session begins with a reminder of how a mechanical watch works as well as its terminology, followed by a short presentation of complications before focusing on the definition, history and techniques of the various types of striking watches (alarm, minute repeater, hour strike au passage, grande and petite sonnerie, etc.). The training ends with the presentation of the iconic striking watches from contemporary brands, as well as the latest models unveiled at the year's watch fairs.
Striking Class
Type
Specialized courses
Synopsis
Objectives
The Striking Class course offers a general comprehension of the different types of striking watches, presenting their characteristics and understanding the key sales arguments.
Length
The Striking Class course lasts one day.
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
Mission and partner brands
The mechanical movement
The 6 organs
The complications
Definition & groups of complications
Introduction
Identifying striking watches
The different types of striking watches
Definition
History
The invention of sound
Alarm watches
Definition
Key features
How it works
Instructions for use
Technique
Striking and musical alarm watches
Minute repeater
Definition
Origin
Key features
The different types of repeater watches
How it works
Energy
Memory
Striking mechanism
Regulation
Key components
Acoustics (parameters, gongs, casing, etc.)
Instructions for use
Sales arguments
Hour strike au passage
Definition
The different types of hour strike au passage
Grande et petite sonnerie
Definitions
Grande sonnerie
Petite sonnerie
How it works
Mode selector
Energy
Instructions for use
Presentation of other striking watches (countdown, automaton, etc.)
Iconic models
Selection of some of the latest models unveiled
Price mappin