The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is one of the most technically ambitious watches of the modern era, pairing a jumping numeral display with a decimal minute repeater that chimes in ten-minute blocks rather than quarters. This replica captures that same dramatic layout: big jumping numerals up top, the chime slide on the left flank, and a clean, symmetrical dial. It brings the ritual of chiming the time to anyone who wants that look on the wrist.
Key Features
- Jumping hour and minute numerals on separate discs
- Decimal minute repeater: hours, ten-minute intervals, then minutes
- Slide-style chime lever on the left side of the case
- Polished round case with slim, dress-watch lugs
- Sapphire crystal front and exhibition case back
- Hand-wound-style movement with visible bridge detailing
- Calf leather strap with stamped alligator grain and deployant clasp
- Color-matched numerals and hands for a clean, legible dial
Materials, sizing, and movement
The case measures roughly 41.9mm across and sits about 14mm thick, wearing more like a dress watch than those numbers suggest. This version uses a polished stainless steel case, sapphire crystal front and back, and a hand-wound-style movement with visible gongs and hammers behind the exhibition window. The strap is calf leather with an alligator-grain finish and a matching deployant clasp. The chime is a decorative mechanism rather than an acoustic match for the original, but the slide has a firm, deliberate action. Water resistance is splash level only, so keep it away from pools, showers, and heavy rain.
Shipping and returns
Orders ship free in discreet packaging, and tracking goes out within one business day. Delivery inside the United States usually lands within a few business days after dispatch. Unworn pieces with the protective film still in place can be returned inside the stated return window for an exchange or refund, and our team will walk you through the process.
What makes a decimal minute repeater different?
Standard repeaters chime hours, quarters, and minutes. A decimal repeater chimes the hours, then each elapsed ten-minute interval, then the leftover minutes, which matches how we read a digital display. The Zeitwerk also jumps its numerals instead of sweeping, so the display and the chime stay in step.
Does the jumping display make the watch hard to read?
Not at all. The large numeral windows are easier to scan than thin hands, and the minute jumps exactly on the minute, so there is no guessing.
Is it comfortable enough for regular wear?
Yes. The slim lugs let it tuck under a cuff, though most owners treat a chiming piece like this as a special-occasion watch rather than a daily beater.