Three Tourbillons

CONCORD C1 Tourbillon Gravity
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Concord’s C1 Tourbillon Gravity watch is one of the most stunning high-mech tourbillon executions to come out in some time. Notable for the fact it DOESN’T place the tourbillon at front and center—this virtuoso Concord watch unites many interesting horological elements which in combination exude a sense of futuristic fascination and high-tech wonder. The amazing multi-tiered dial, with its dizzyingly complex textures and materials invites the viewer on a unique technical adventure; there is a sense of dynamic tension here that creates excitement and makes the watch so much more than the sum of its parts. The trust index and power reserve indicators are fascinating, as is the chronograph, which unites chrono hours and minutes on a single dial.

Blancpain Carrousel Volant Une Minute
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The Blancpain Carrousel Volant Une Minute watch is an entirely new complicated watch from Blancpain, which confirms the spirit for inventive haute horlogerie that has made the brand a revered reference among collectors. This watch's remarkable movement is inspired by the nearly forgotten carrousel, an invention of Danish watchmaker Bahne Bonniksen. Created in its original form in 1892, the carrousel--like Abraham-Louis Breguet's tourbillon--sought to counter the effects of gravity upon the escapement of a timepiece. Considerably more complex than Bonniksen's original device, and greatly miniaturized as well, the self-winding movement of this Blancpain watch comprises 262 individual pieces. The carrousel has been meticulously engineered to complete a single revolution each minute, another factor that makes it remarkable; traditional carrousels completed a single rotation at an unspecified rate that could vary between 27 and 42 minutes. The inventive mechanism was developed by Blancpain in collaboration with highly creative associates, including the remarkable watchmaker Vincent Calabrese. In all, over four years were invested in the watch's realization and creation.


Frédérique Constant Tourbillon Manufacture
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Frédérique Constant is proud to introduce a World Premiere: a Tourbillon watch with a Silicium Escapement Wheel. Based on its award-winning Heart Beat Manufacture Calibre, Frédérique Constant developed its Tourbillon fully in-house with a number of unique features. According to the brand’s technical notes, they have achieved significant amplitude gains in virtually every position (compared with other unnamed high-end tourbillons). Cased in 18K rose gold, this watch is limited to 188 pieces – a number that reflects the number of components used in the movement. It is also available in an 18K white gold case.