- Yes it is an automatic
- The counter is a second hand (disc) more to indicate that the watch is running.
- Vertical coupling - e.g. Frederick Piguet 1185 and post-Zenith Rolex come to mind
- Here are some photos of CEO Jerome Lambert demonstrated how easy the strap is changed.

(Flick a button)

(Strap is out)

(Snap it back)

(Voila, securedly snapped back)
- The diameter is 46.3mm, scary by numeber but the watch is wearable
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