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Milus Tirion TriRetrograde Watch Refreshed For 2010

While it is not a fundamentally different timepiece that the original, Milus has reworked small design aspects of its hot selling Tirion TriRetrograde watch - offering a new version for 2010. The signature complication that features three 20 second retrograde dials on the face (that together indicator a full minute), really put the brand back on the map. Over the last few years the concept has been implemented into a number of Milus timepieces. What you have now is a more sober, streamlined look - comfortable in its skin. The original played between modern and classic elements, and this version retracts a bit from the futurism of the original. See some hands-on images with the original Milus Tirion TriRetrograde watch here.

The case has remained similar in style at 45mm wide, here in steel. It is a fantastically comfortable and nice to look at case which is unlike much of what else is out there, and it contains a Swiss automatic movement with a special Milus module for the special TriRetrograde complication. This model comes with a cream white dial and anthracite Arabic numerals, but others are sure to come. Seen here on n alligator strap. Look for it soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Milus Minute Repeater TriRetrograde Limited Edition Watch

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The TriRetrograde gets loud with a new minute repeater complication. Milus takes their Tirion TriRetrograde watch case, makes some changes, and adds a much more complicated movement for the upcoming Milus Minute Repeater TriRetrograde watch. While the original Tirion models were very nice and suitable as daily wears, the Minute Repeater goes into the collector's zone - meaning it will be much more expensive and likely a bit more delicate. Problem with minute repeaters (can be activated to "repeat" the time back to you in an audible format) is that the little 'time code' songs they play is not very loud. Sure you can hear the dance of the hammers on the gongs in a quiet room, but in public? Forget about it.

The Tirion style 46mm wide case is 14mm thick and in 18k rose gold. Inside the watch is a new movement for the brand to use (I believe). It is the hand wound caliber M08-35RM with a large 90 hours of power reserve. You can see the impressive movement through the watch caseback. Very nice look for a minute repeater with an interesting bridge design. Interestingly enough this movement has been COSC Chronometer certified, super rare among minute repeater watches.

The dial design has been changed just a bit. Notable is the centrally mounted hand for the date dial, as opposed to the previous watch that had the date at 6 o'clock (which I liked better). A bit more decoration on the dial itself for the Minute Repeater, as well as fancier movement decor through the partially open dial. Like I said, for a daily wear the much more reasonably priced automatic Tirion model makes a better choice, but the Minute Repeater will be a good collection marquee. The piece will be limited to 50 pieces.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Gallery: Milus Minute Repeater TriRetrograde watch

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Milus Tirion TriRetrograde Seconds Skeleton 1919 Limited Edition Watch

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The TriRetrograde Seconds complication put Milus back on the horology map and was first placed in their Herios line of watches that featured a square case. The follow up timepiece using the successful TriRetrograde Seconds movement from Milus is this Tirion Skeleton 1919 Limited Edition (of 38 pieces) watch. The obvious purpose of this watch is to imbue a classic looking design with the handsome and visually stimulating complication. Remove your gaze from the watch face and focus on the case and strap alone - you have just a nicely put together, but conservative watch for the most part. Add in the skeletonized dial with the TriRetrograde Seconds complication, and you start to have something interesting, yet classic feeling.

The striking feature about the dial aside from the complications is the depth of it. There are several true layers and each is interesting in its own right. Outermost is the numeral dial that the well-conceived hands easily reach. Thus you can ignore the middle of the watch for brevity's sake when you just want to know the time. Spend a little bit more time on the dial and you can watch the simple but gratifying TriRetrograde seconds complication. Three retrograde dials each measure 20 seconds. They operate one at a time moving clockwise - being fun to watch. In addition to this, a date dial is viewable at 6 o'clock. The case itself is large at 45mm wide and done in rose gold for this limited edition. Overall, the Tirion TriRetrograde Seconds Skeleton 1919 limited edition is another classy but stimulating timepiece from Milus.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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