Grand complication and craftsmanship combine to give life to a creation inspired by Italy's theatrical history of the 16th century, when gregarious masked "types" of characters performed a nomadic, outdoor form of improvisation.

The three most famous and iconic characters of this tradition - Brighella, Pulcinella and Harlequin - occupy the center of the dial.

When the cathedral gong Minute Repaeater is activated, these three figures come alive against a highly sophisticated backdrop, a representation of an Italian palazzo.