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» Thomas Prescher: The world's only triple-axis flying tourbillon wristwatch
A triple-axis tourbillon is extremely rare; a triple-axis tourbillon wristwatch even more so[…] … However, Thomas Prescher's triple-axis flying tourbillon is not simply extremely rare – it is absolutely unique[…] … Prescher's Triple Axis Tourbillon Regulator features one of the world's most exclusive and most difficult complications to assemble, set to stunning advantage in a jet-black natural onyx dial that contrasts beautifully with the pink-gold case[…] … Regulator-style hours and seconds are each indicated in their own separate sub-dial, while the constantly animated tourbillon tracks the minutes during its one-hour rotation[…] … Thomas Prescher has both an affinity and a talent for complicated tourbillons: while his classmates were submitting simple movements for their watch at the end of apprenticeship school, Prescher presented a half-flying tourbillon that confirmed his position as the top of the form[…] … In 2003 he presented the world's first pocket watch with a flying double-axis tourbillon[…] … On seeing Prescher's pocket watch, one of his colleagues mentioned that he thought a double-axis tourbillon was impossible in the constrained space of a wristwatch[…] … Prescher not only met but surpassed the challenge a year later with a wristwatch trilogy of single-axis, double-axis and triple-axis tourbillons[…] … Or perhaps that should read "arts", because we have both the sublime static beauty of a fine painting in the harmonious forms and colours, as well as the graceful movements of the ballerina in the whorled path traced by the mesmerizing triple-axis tourbillon dancing apparently weightlessly in space[…]
» The Hublot Masterpiece MP-02 Key of Time
In addition to this exceptional complication, the MP-02 Key of Time boasts a vertical flying tourbillon cage, with the particularity of a seconds indicator on its edge[…]
» With a 950 platinum case: Breguet Marine Tourbillon 5837
When it was introduced in 2007, the Marine Tourbillon was the first watch to have a calibre with a silicon escapement[…] … The tourbillon carriage was made of titanium[…] … The reason for using these ultra-innovative materials was because they made it possible to obtain a tourbillon that was light, and therefore highly shock resistant; non-magnetic; and easier to regulate since it did not require lubrication[…]
» Exceptional timepiece: Breguet Marine Tourbillon Haute Joallerie 5839
The Marine 5837 was introduced in 2007 as the first tourbillon watch with a silicon escapement[…] … The use of this highly innovative material for the balance-spring, escapement wheel and lever made it possible to create a tourbillon that was light, and therefore highly shock resistant; non-magnetic; and require no lubricants[…] … The use of titanium for the tourbillon carriage also made the entire watch lighter[…] … The Marine Tourbillon High Jewellery watch marks yet another exceptional achievement by Breguet[…]
» BASELWORLD 2011 Preview: DE BETHUNE Regulateur Tourbillon DB25T
De Bethune's Tourbillon Regulator is clearly in a class of its own, a "living" creation, a symbol of classic watchmaking at its finest, with an embossed non-treated sterling silver dial and, at its centre, a depiction of the celestial vault bespangled with stars chased on blued titanium[…] … The power reserve at 12 o'clock, the hour, minute and jumping seconds at the centre, as well as the master watchmaker's movement with its tourbillon visible on the back, were all designed to meet the requisites of a wristwatch[…] … The silicon/titanium tourbillon, weighing 0[…]
» BASELWORLD 2011 Preview: The New Freak Diavolo
Due to the ultramodern, minimalist and unconventional design of the Freak’s tourbillon carrousel – one that possessed no true dial, crown or hands – and being the first timepiece to successfully present escapement wheels constructed of silicium, a revolutionary material at the time, the Freak forever changed the course of haute horology[…] … Now, like its siblings – the Freak DIAMonSIL®, Freak Diamond Heart and Freak Blue Phantom – the Freak Diavolo pays tribute to the original Freak’s pioneering spirit by expanding its use of silicium and taking its tourbillon to new heights[…] … And, the Freak Diavolo reveals another development in the Freak family -- a flying tourbillon that indicates the seconds, as well as two new ball-bearing systems and a balance-wheel concept and design[…] … Its tourbillon carrousel (developed entirely in-house) does one complete rotation around the center in 60 minutes[…] … The Freak Diavolo’s frequenc y of 4 Hz (28'800 A/h) in association with its 8 mg*cm2 inertia balance wheel make this instrument exceptional, as no other tourbillon is regulated by such a powerful oscillator and benefits from such a long power reserve (more than eight days)[…] … This enables the Freak Diavolo’s tourbillon carrousel to provide a superior level of accuracy akin to a mechanical chronometer[…]
» Chapter One Round by Maîtres du Temps
There, attention might first alight either on the kinetic ballet of the sublimely finished tourbillon or on the eye-catching red of the counterpoised chronograph second hand, both in contrast to the backdrop of the dial’s dark brushed-satin finish[…] … Developed by a collaboration of Christophe Claret and Peter Speake-Marin Developed by a collaboration of world-renowned master watchmakers, Christophe Claret and Peter Speake-Marin, Chapter One Round features a world-first combination of complications: tourbillon, mono-pusher chronograph, retrograde date, retrograde GMT, and two rolling bars indicating the day of the week and phase of the moon[…] … A tour of the highly legible dial reveals central coaxial hours, minutes, and chronograph 60-second counter; tourbillon and day of the week roller at 6 o’clock; retrograde GMT at 9 o’clock; 60-minute chronograph counter and precision moon phase roller at 12 o’clock; and retrograde date at 3 o’clock[…] … No wristwatch before Chapter One has ever featured a tourbillon movement incorporating a mono-pusher column wheel chronograph, retrograde date, retrograde GMT, and phase of the moon and day of the week indications displayed on their own distinctive rolling bars[…] … A tour of the dial reveals central coaxial hours, minutes, and chronograph 60-second counter; tourbillon and day of the week roller at 6 o’clock; retrograde GMT at 9 o’clock; 60-minute chronograph counter and precision moon phase roller at 12 o’clock; and retrograde date at 3 o’clock[…] … Myriad details make Chapter One a timepiece that richly rewards a closer look, from the small window between the day roller and the tourbillon, which allows a unique view of the superbly finished gyrating tourbillon cage, to the contrast of the hands against the brushed-satin finish of the multi-strata dial[…]
» Maîtres du Temps: Chapter One
The first piece from Maîtres du Temps is, befitting the great men behind it, a world-first combination of complications with tourbillon, mono-pusher chronograph, retrograde date, retrograde GMT, and two idiosyncratic rolling bars at 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock, indicating the day of the week and phase of the moon, respectively[…] … No wristwatch before Chapter One has ever featured a tourbillon movement incorporating a mono-pusher column wheel chronograph, retrograde date, retrograde GMT, and phase of the moon and day of the week indications displayed on their own distinctive rolling bars[…] … A tour of the dial reveals central coaxial hours, minutes, and chronograph 60-second counter; tourbillon and day of the week roller at 6 o’clock; retrograde GMT at 9 o’clock; 60-minute chronograph counter and precision moon phase roller at 12 o’clock; and retrograde date at 3 o’clock[…] … Myriad details make Chapter One a timepiece that richly rewards a closer look, from the small window between the day roller and the tourbillon, which allows a unique view of the superbly finished gyrating tourbillon cage, to the series of mirror-polished angled surfaces catching and reflecting light and bringing the multi-level dial to life[…] … No challenge seems beyond him, from tourbillons of every conceivable variety to unusual automatic winding mechanisms via striking watches whose sophistication is without rival[…] … At the same time, he began work on his own masterpiece—a unique tourbillon pocket watch designed, constructed, and assembled entirely by hand[…]
» Maîtres du Temps: Chapter Two – Big Date Triple Calendar
At the same time, he began work on his own masterpiece—a unique tourbillon pocket watch designed, constructed, and assembled entirely by hand[…]
» BASELWORLD 2011 Preview: HARRY WINSTON Histoire de Tourbillon 2
Histoire de Tourbillon 2 embodies the visionary spirit and the determination of Harry Winston to explore new dimensions in a daring and distinctive manner[…] … The bi-axial flying tourbillon combines two concentric carriages to create a striking visual effect[…] … Eight sapphire crystals punctuate the case, revealing the tourbillon coupled with running seconds at 9 o’clock, the hours with day/night indication at 2 o’clock, and the minutes at 6 o’clock[…]
» BASELWORLD 2011 Preview: The new TECHNOTIME Tourbillon-Movement TT 791
Equipped with twin barrels like all mechanical movements by Technotime, this tourbillon provides an over 120-hour power reserve[…]
» Exceptional timepiece: The RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON Pour le Mérite
Lange & Söhne timepiece honoured with the distinction “Pour le Mérite” embodies a fusée-and-chain transmission as well as a tourbillon with a patented stop-seconds mechanism[…] … This watch, with the serial number 93, was the blueprint for the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”[…] … The overlapping circles of the off-centre dials are what first meet the eyes of connoisseurs who study the face of the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”: the large minute circle at the top is he dominant element that hovers over the slightly smaller subdials for the seconds and hours to the left and right of the vertical centre axis[…] … The RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON Pour le Mérite In the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”, a round cut-out in the seconds dial, traversed by the minute scale and by the recessed tourbillon bridge, reveals the tourbillon cage[…] … But the tourbillon can be admired in its entirety only from twelve to six o’clock[…] … At twelve o’clock, the hours dial segment vanishes as quickly as it appeared and for the next six hours again fully exposes the tourbillon as it concurrently revolves and reciprocates[…] … With a patented stop-seconds mechanism, the tourbillon can be halted simply by pulling the crown, allowing the time displayed by the watch to be set to one-second accuracy[…] … A timepiece dedicated to the utmost in precision With a frequency of six semi-oscillations per second, a classic screw balance, and a recalculated balance spring that is manufactured in-house, the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” fulfils all prerequisites that could possibly be imposed on a timepiece dedicated to the utmost in precision[…]
» New Breguet Shenzhen Flagship Store
On the occasion of this opening ceremony, a “Tourbillon Exhibition” introducing the largest collection of Tourbillon watches ever shown in Southern China[…] … Including 2 iconic Tourbillon pieces of 200 years old[…] … The opening ceremony ended up with “ Double Tourbillon ” handing -over from Mr[…]
» CORUM Golden Bridge Automatic
In 2009, the Golden Bridge baguette inspired the creation of the sophisticated and contemporary Ti-Bridge model, while 2010 saw the arrival of the first Golden Bridge tourbillon movement[…]
» The DeWitt Twenty-8-Eight Regulator A.S.W. Horizons
The dial is dominated by an impressive construction whose four columns tower majestically over the tourbillon[…]
» Audemars Piguet: Tourbillon Chronograph Royal Oak Offshore
In order to grasp the essence of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph, you need to pick up the watch with your eyes closed and only open them after turning it over[…] … Housed within a case that strongly hints at its innate sturdiness, protected by a sapphire crystal and a solid back secured by eight polished steel screws, a true masterpiece is revealed: the new selfwinding Calibre 2897, equipped with a tourbillon and a chronograph[…] … The automatic winding is ensured by a peripheral oscillating weight, while its chronograph is equipped with a column wheel and its tourbillon optimises its rating precision[…] … The Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph is in harmony with the finest watchmaking traditions, and yet turning it over reveals an eminently contemporary spirit[…] … A watch with two faces, an encounter between contrasts or a watchmaking union of opposites, the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph is an amazing blend of two worlds[…] … It combines a tourbillon and a column-wheel chronograph[…] … The tourbillon, the most entrancing of all horological complications Very few watch brands are capable of making their own tourbilllons[…] … An acknowledged member of this select circle, the Manufacture Audemars Piguet has become a master in the art of defying the effects gravity and has over 16 movements equipped with a tourbillon[…] … In 1986, it was already the first brand to offer an ultra-thin selfwinding tourbillon wristwatch[…] … The tourbillon with its blackened titanium bridge is visible through a dial cut-out at 6 o’clock[…] … Setting this tourbillon into motion represents a formidable technical challenge[…] … Its 6 o’clock opening serves to reveal the tourbillon[…]
» Watch-Technique at the service of emotion
the Master Tourbillon 39 set Enamel, Master Tourbillon Skeleton, Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon with Perpetual Calendar, all masterpieces at the peak of refinement… Emotion to order The Reverso, a watchmaking icon which this year marks its 80th birthday, has with the passing of the years gradually acquired the status of cult object, a distinctive vehicle of personal emotions[…]
» Extra flat Tourbillon: The Richard Mille RM 017 at the SIHH
The RM 017 Tourbillon represents a new technical achievement, characterised by a movement baseplate made of titanium, with black PVD coating ; a function indicator specific to Richard Mille, and a safety system with blocking mechanism on the barrel[…] … 7 mm, which places this watch in an exclusive group of the world’s slimmest tourbillon watches[…]
» Piaget launches it first Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon watch at SIHH 2011
Drawing upon the qualities of Piaget Calibre 600P – the world’s thinnest handwound shaped movement – as well as those of Piaget Calibre 1208P – the world’s thinnest self-winding movement equipped with a micro-rotor – Calibre 1270P is Piaget’s first ever self-winding ultra-thin tourbillon movement[…] … The Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic housing this cushion-shaped movement holds the world record for slenderness of any watch currently on the market, since its case measures a mere 10[…] … This exceptional timepiece offers a dial-side view of the off-centred gold micro-rotor entwined with the equally offset tourbillon carriage, while the laser-engraved sapphire crystal also reveals the most fascinating mechanical components, from the self-winding mechanism to the hand-fitting[…]
» Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 2
In 2007, IP1 paid homage to the Double Tourbillon 30°; in 2009, IP3 honoured the Tourbillon 24 Secondes[…] … And today IP2 pays tribute to the Quadruple Tourbillon with a completely new architecture in which the focus is on its exclusive mechanism[…] … The two double tourbillons systems are presented head to tail and coupled by a spherical differential[…]
» Unique timepiece: Jean Dunand Palace
At the heart of the manually-wound Palace beats a one-minute flying tourbillon, placed at the 6 o’clock position, the balance operating at a frequency of 3Hz[…] … On either side of the flying tourbillon are two vertical tracks, the one in the right-hand corner charting its 72-hour power reserve, theother a linear GMT indicator[…] … With the Palace, this maker redefines the form of the mono-pusher chronograph, augmented by the GMT function and flying tourbillon[…]
» Hybris Mechanica - Jaeger-LeCoultre's greatest Masterpieces
In addition to the Hybris Mechanica 55, this iconic trilogy containing an astounding total of 55 complications, the newly extended site also features three other iconic models: the Gyrotourbillon and its spherical tourbillon; the Reverso à Triptyque, the only watch with three faces driven by a single movement; the Master Grande Tradition with its flying tourbillon[…]
» A wonderful tribute to the Chronomètre à Résonance
Journe has received a distinction every year at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, except in 2007 and 2009, when he was a member of the Jury: 2002 Octa Calendrier Special Jury Prize2003 Octa Lune Prize for Best Men’s Watch2004 Tourbillon Souverain Golden Hand « Aiguille d’Or »2005 Chronomètre Souverain Prize for Best Men’s Watch2006 Sonnerie Souveraine Golden Hand « Aiguille d’Or »2008 Centigraphe Souverain Golden Hand « Aiguille d’Or »2010 Chronomètre à Résonance Haute Complication « Grand Complication »[…]
» Homemade tourbillon by Zenith
One of the most difficult feats to perform in watchmaking is constructing a tourbillon[…] … So, a “homemade tourbillon” is a sure sign that the company possesses and masters watchmaking know-how[…] … Our tourbillon is combined with a chronograph calibre with a calendar – another watchmaking complication – and a high frequency, a third challenge[…] … Greater precision demands increased power This tourbillon is unique in more than one way: it shows off its rotating carriage in the upper left-hand part of the dial, including a built-in calendar[…] … This asymmetry aesthetically highlights the tourbillon’s mechanism, visible through an opening in the dial, while maintaining fine proportions and elegant lines[…] … The result is a tourbillon and a high-frequency automatic chronograph with over 50 hours of power reserve[…] … The only tourbillon on the market that operates at high frequency The tourbillon comes in two models: steel or rose gold, with counters at three and six o’clock[…] … The seconds hand in the tourbillon carriage rotates with it in 60 seconds[…] … A true mechanical masterpiece and a technical exploit, to date, the ZENITH tourbillon is the only one to beat at a high frequency, with a quarter more vibrations of its balance than other constructions[…] … Let us examine the unique characteristics of the ZENITH tourbillon[…]
» 500 numbered timepieces: Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna
The King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna, 10 exceptional tourbillons manufactured entirely by Hublot, 10 unique commemorative pieces with a different engraving on the case-back of each watch, showing one of 10 highlights in the driver's career, chosen by his sister and mother[…]