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The flying tourbillon movement, exclusively designed and developed for Badollet, is deliberately hidden from sight[…] … Visible only through the transparent case-back, the tourbillon carriage recaptures the delicate modesty of vintage watches[…]
An eight-legged anthropod equipped with a tourbillon movement[…] … Born in vitro in the C lab, creator of avant-garde watchmaking, the C1 BlackSpider spins a world in which time is caught fast in its web and beats to the rhythmical oscillations of a tourbillon mechanism[…] … The grooved monochrome finishing on the plate reveals its dark and intimidating side: like a black widow spider suspended in mid-air, the creature allows the hour and minute hands to sweep over its abdomen, while holding the tourbillon firmly in its grasp[…]
Since its first appearance in 1994, the LANGE Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” has established itself as one of the most fascinating watches in the world[…] … Lange & Söhne would like to present current owners of the LANGE Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” with one of the 200 copies of the limited luxury edition of this work, signed by the author[…] … In case you own a LANGE Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” A[…]
The tourbillon was originally invented in 1801, and for most of its history, it was considered such a difficult complication to execute that to make one was the sign of a true master of horology[…] … Yet virtually all tourbillons had the same basic design: a carriage containing all the escapement components, which revolves in order to combat the effects of gravity on the accuracy of the watch[…] … has taken the tourbillon and given it a masterful new shape and design that assures its place in horological history[…] … The Cyclone Tourbillon is the first tourbillon in which the tourbillon system and the automatic winding system are completely integrated with each other, providing an unrivaled visual display unlike any other in horology –and demonstrating the command of precision Swiss watchmaking championed by Jacob & Co[…] … The Cyclone Tourbillon was developed for Jacob & Co[…] … Their development of the Cyclone Tourbillon in collaboration with Jacob & Co[…] … H24, as well as the revolutionary Quenttin Tourbillon with its groundbreaking 31 day power reserve[…] … In the Cyclone timepiece, the tourbillon carriage is mounted on the oscillating mass of the automatic winding system , which, in order to provide a full display of its motion, has been moved from its normal position on the back of the watch to the dial side of the movement[…] … Instead, the hour and minute display, small seconds display, and power reserve are incorporated directly into the upper plate of the movement, allowing free movement, as well as an uobstructed view, of the tourbillon and automatic winding assemblies[…] … With the debut of the Cyclone Tourbillon, Jacob & Co[…]
Equipped with twin barrels like all mechanical movements by Technotime, this tourbillon provides an over 120-hour power reserve[…]
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[…]
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[…]
FRANC VILA introduced today a tourbillon timepiece in its “Cobra” collection, which was released in Baselworld 2009 and introduced the first evolution of the “esprit unique” watchcase characteristic of the brand[…] … The tourbillon is a foundational complication for FRANC VILA, because I created the watchcase to house a tourbillon, and the “Cobra” collection deserved to be equipped with our classic tourbillon, the FVa Nº 1[…] … The FV EVOS Nº 1 “Cobra” Tourbillon Planétaire is equipped with the exclusive manufactured calibre FRANC VILA FV Nº 1[…] … Equipped with a flying tourbillon with 5 days of power reserve, this movement made history adopting an aesthetic shape for the first time: the “esprit unique shape”[…] … This movement is equipped with advanced systems and technologies that turn this piece into a very contemporary tourbillon[…] … The FV EVOS Nº 1 “Cobra” Tourbillon Planétaire is limited to 8 pieces in red gold and 8 pieces in titanium and DieHard Extreme Steel[…]
The Tourbillon watch has a power reserve and retrograde date display[…] … This means that if the fourth wheel rotates once per minute, the entire tourbillon moves in the same way[…]
In 2010, CORUM exalts its well-established expertise in the field of exceptional movements by offering a tourbillon version of this timepiece, the new caliber CO 022, created and developed by Corum[…] … A real feat as it is a flying tourbillon; without upper bridge, the escapement beating at 21’600 vibrations per hour seems to be floating over the baguette movement[…] … Cut from titanium, the case gives pride of place to the caliber and its moving tourbillon, visible from all sides, including the case-back[…] … The Ti-Bridge Tourbillon will be available in a limited production of 99 pieces with a titanium case graced with alternating surface finishes – polished on top and satin-finished on the side[…] … A second version in titanium with black PVD coating, the Black Ti-Bridge Tourbillon, will be issued in a limited edition of 66 pieces[…]
To mark its 30th anniversary, Hublot is presenting an exclusive model named the "King Power Tourbillon Manufacture", in a limited edition of 50 pieces[…] … Inspired by the interior design of the workshops in Hublot's new manufacture, this King Power houses a Tourbillon movement manufactured in-house by the Confrérie Horlogère Hublot, specialists in complex watch complications[…] … An architectural decoration inspired by the design and pipes of the new Hublot manufacture, the "All Black" tones so dear to the brand, a Tourbillon produced by the Confrérie Horlogère Hublot… all these elements unite in this anniversary King Power to evoke the extraordinary development of the brand and how its identity has been reinforced since the creation of the Big Bang[…]
Today the new “Breguet overcoil silicon balance spring” is found in the Breguet Tradition 7047 timepiece with tourbillon and fusee-and-chain transmission[…] … Recalling the constructional scheme of the first tourbillon pocket watches built by Breguet, this model is presented in a platinum version with a movement treated with an anthracite-toned grey metal compound[…] … A number of patent applications cover the large tourbillon resonator at one o’clock on the watch face, one for a titanium balance and three relating to Breguet silicon balance springs[…]
Indeed, CORUM has created the first baguette movement with a tourbillon escapement, housed in the world’s smallest cage – 8[…] … No detail has been left to chance; even the upper bridge of the tourbillon cage reproduces the characteristic shape of the brand’s emblem, the key crafted in titanium[…] … The Golden Bridge Tourbillon will be produced in 33 Unique Pieces only; 16 in red gold, 11 in white gold and 6 in Platinum[…]
The Tourbillon Force Constante à Chaîne most definitely belongs to the exclusive circle of highly complicated masterpieces[…] … Tourbillon Force Constante: The Glorious Pioneer When it was launched in 2006, the Tourbillon Force Constante represented a landmark development in watchmaking history, providing the answer to a question as old as the mechanical movement itself: how can one ensure the perfectly regular transmission of energy to the mechanism? This apparently simple question calls for a technically complex response[…] … This specific concern has been the subject of endless research since the 17th century, but no concept has resolved the problem as brilliantly as the DeWitt Tourbillon Force Constante[…] … In other words, the device is designed to transmit impulses whose energy remains identical and regular, however taut the barrel-spring, thanks to three additional wheels: one to ensure correct gear operation; and two intermediate wheels between the motive force (barrel) and the regulator (Tourbillon)[…] … This solution absorbs the force generated by the barrel once every second, and redistributes it to the Tourbillon every 10 seconds[…] … This enables the mainspring to be constantly supplied with a level of energy superior to that required by the Tourbillon regulator (DeWitt Patent)[…] … Tourbillon Force Constante à Chaîne: The Magnificent Inheritor By designing a system that relays energy to the power-reserve indicator, DeWitt has introduced a landmark innovation to the Tourbillon Force Constante[…] … The Tourbillon Force Constante à Chaine embodies the finest values of DeWitt: over and above its technical sophistication, it provides a bridge between a glorious past and a future rich in promise – a vision of authentic luxury that takes innovation to heights beyond a dream[…]
And the H8 Sculptura central tourbillon is no exception[…]
It took more than two and a half years of development for the DE BETHUNE Manufacture to present the final version of its silicon / titanium tourbillon, the lightest tourbillon in the world with a remarkable frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour[…] … This tourbillion differs from others in its design, since it has been adapted and calculated for a wristwatch, as opposed to existing tourbillons which are smaller versions of those used in pocket watches[…] … So it was necessary to design a tourbillon with the highest frequency and rotational speed combined with the smallest amount of weight and the highest level of inertia[…] … After thinking about these requirements, what emerged from the DE BETHUNE research and development workshops was a tourbillon created in silicon and titanium with a form that is more reminiscent of the exo‐skeleton of an insect than of a escapement from mechanical watch[…] … The total weight of this architectural tourbillon is 0[…] … 18 grams (4 times lighter than a conventional tourbillon)[…] … This tourbillon is available in two versions[…] … This tourbillon has been designed and created with the aim of playing a part in the evolution of the wonderful world of watchmaking[…]
A watch in – as stated - in „Tourbillon-look“ is actually nothing else than a watch with a simple open balancing wheel, which have been offered especially in China works for years now[…]
FRANC VILA unveiled in Baselworld 2009 a new tourbillon watch in which nanotechnology, state of the art engineering and inspiration from nature come together: FVa Nº Cuatro Tourbillon Chronograph SuperLigero Concept[…] … The brand goes a step further with the evolution of their successful FVa Nº Cuatro chronograph tourbillon bringing it into the SuperLigero concept which debuted in 2008 with the introduction of the FVa Nº 6 SuperLigero Concept[…] … While light and with low density, it is rigid enough to stand up to the stresses of the gear train, barrel and tourbillon which ensures perfect performance[…] … In the quest for an extremely light, sporty, shock and stress resistant movement, FRANC VILA has brought the advances of nanotechnology to the new FVa Nº Cuatro Chronograph Tourbillon SuperLigero Concept, translating the hexagonal nano-structure of graphene to the micro-world of Haute Horlogerie[…] … But at the moment of bringing the SuperLigero concept to the chrono-tourbillon, I wanted it to be stronger because it has a more sporty character[…] … While Lightnium has exceptional characteristics to build very strong and light movements, I wanted to go a step further to create an even more resistant tourbillon[…] … ” The FVa Nº Cuatro Chronograph Tourbillon SuperLigero Concept The FVa Nº Cuatro Chronograph Tourbillon SuperLigero Concept encompasses all the innovations already present in the FVa Nº Cuatro, such as its column wheel monopusher chronograph directly coupled to the tourbillon cage[…] … Its regulatory organ is a flying tourbillon equipped with the “Inertial Moment Control” technology, which constantly and precisely regulates the tourbillon[…] … Once again Franc Vila makes use of his multi-discipline background to place High-End watchmaking on the crossroads of state of the art technology, craftmanship and advanced engineering with the introduction of FVa Nº Cuatro Tourbillon Chronograph SuperLigero Concept[…]
The movement in the centre of the diving instrument is a Swiss manual winding movement with a one-minute tourbillon and a double barrel[…] … Provided functions are a power reserve indication of 120 hours, and a retrograde date indication as well as hours, minutes, and a second indication through the moving tourbillon cage[…] … Some people might ask for the sense of building a tourbillon into a rather functional diving in-strument[…] … ’ Just like its owner, the NIVREL Shark Sea is beyond these reproaches and winkingly asks the counterquestion: ‘Why not?’ Technical Dates NIVREL Plongeur Shark Sea Manual winding movement with one-minute tourbillon calibre TTS, Swiss made, power reserve appr[…]
This watch website has just as little in common with a “standard” watch homepage as a quartz watch has with a mechanical Tourbillon[…] … On his website, Steffen Pahlow from Bad Nauheim offers exceptional insights into his passion – the Tourbillon[…] … But as soon as you dive into Steffen Pahlow’s world you will be delighted by the book author and Tourbillon maker[…] … tourbillons[…] … tourbillons[…]
Mechanical watch enthusiasts will find a unique website in German, English and French, which depicts and explains the functioning of virtually every component, such as the Automatic and the Tourbillon[…]
And they get ready to challenge Swiss watch manufactures where it hurts most – automatic watches with extensive complications and going as far as Tourbillons[…]
In December 2006 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historical Geneva boutique, Vacheron Constantin presented a tourbillon in a steel watch case for the very first time, limited to 10 timepieces part of the Malte collection, exclusively available in the Geneva Boutique[…] … The Malte steel tourbillon by Vacheron Constantin, bearing the name most symbolic of the venerable Manufacture, powerfully asserts the symbiosis between contemporary design and technical horology[…]
Breguet’s invention of the Tourbillon revolutionized the art of watchmaking in 1801 and set a new standard for timekeeping[…] … For centuries, scientists and philosophers had used the term Tourbillon to refer to the regular rotation of planets around the sun, despite the world Tourbillon, or whirlwind, being somewhat of a misnomer for the ordered regularity of the universe[…] … Before Breguet’s invention of the Tourbillon, timepieces were notoriously inaccurate[…] … So challenging were the mechanical skills involved that when the patent expired, only the very best watchmakers were able to construct the Tourbillon[…] … Breguet’s power of invention completely changed the nature of watchmaking and the Tourbillon was undoubtedly a measure of his genius […] … However, the Tourbillon mechanism was not an isolated breakthrough[…] … The Tourbillon regulator still manages to fascinate[…] … This year at Baselworld 2004, the company again displays its skills with an original Tourbillon design that embodies the symbiosis of styling an d technology[…] … A new movement has been developed for Breguet’s first selfwinding tourbillon wristwatch, the Tourbillon Régulateur 5307[…]
The Flying Tourbillon, with its 18 tiny weight screws, symbolises the virtuosity of the watchmakers[…]