Campanola “Anniversary Grand Complication” AH4086-05E

Model: Campanola “Grand Complication” AH4086-05E

Year: November 2022

Limited Edition: 120 Pieces

Features:

The Prestige. Limited to just 120 pieces. Only 13 watchmakers were deemed skilled enough to work on these hand-assembled Campanolas at Citizen’s Minami-Shinshu studio, and when you read through the list of complications, it easy to understand why. 

The Complications. It houses a Moonphase, Leap year, Perpetual Triple Calendar, 12-hour, split-time chronograph with sweeping second hand, 24-hour dial, GMT functionality, and Minute Repeater. Most of those functions won’t need any explanation, but a minute repeater deserves to be talked about.

The Minute Repeater. When activated, the minute repeater plays a chime that audibly conveys the current time, essentially acting as a musical Morse code for your wrist. Intriguingly, the chime’s time-setting can operate independently of the displayed time, allowing it to function as a GMT “hand.” 

The Craftsmanship. Yet beyond the technical bravado, it’s also beautifully composed. Its jet-black lacquer dial is brushed with a bold stripe of gold leaf. A design inspired its poetic name: Hoshi no Ame, which is directly translated as “stars falling like the rain” - akin to a meteor shower. The black and gold theme is executed beautifully throughout, and while I’ve enjoyed some of Campanola’s more restrained recent offerings, it’s refreshing to return to something proudly brazen - and unmistakably Japanese.

Condition: In very good condition. Small markings can be seen around the crown. The strap has wear around the previous buckle hole, but is still very usable. 

Scope: Box and papers.

Movement: 6772 Minute Repeater Quartz

Dimensions:

• Case Width: 43.0mm
  
• Lug to lug: 52.0mm
• Case Thickness: 16.3mm (to the top of the bubble crystal)