Reading Time: 3 minutesThe precious warmth of pink gold frames the 49 mm case of the QuattroValvole Tourbillon, an exceptional timepiece from Meccaniche Veloci. A classic high watchmaking feature becomes the focus of a mechanical and stylistic exercise into which the brand imbues its DNA.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe year 2021 marks the 220th anniversary of one of the greatest watchmaking complications of all times: the Tourbillon. An exquisite mechanism of unrivaled complexity, the invention lies at the heart of a genuine human adventure that, to this day, contributes extensively to the reputation of its creator Abraham-Louis BreguetContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesTransparent, black, yellow, blue, red – Hublot has mastered the creation and machining of sapphires with exclusive shades for its watchcases. With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has once again achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to its palette of through-tintedContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesLike any other year, Watches & Wonders 2020 (former SIHH) brought a whole panoply of mechanical wonders. Vacheron Constantin amazed again with some exceptional pieces. Between them, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph combines two exceptional complications – the monopusher chronograph and the tourbillon in the Haute Horlogerie Traditionelle Collection. Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesH. Moser & Cie. is orchestrating a dazzling ballet beneath a framework of titanium: hammers, chimes and a flying tourbillon spin in harmony on the dial of the Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon. To allow the passage of time to be both heard and admired, the Schaffhausen-based Manufacture is displayingContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn one of my visits to the Franck Muller Watchland, I have played with one of the most expensive watches in the world, the Franck Muller Tourbillon Rainbow invisible set baguette diamonds. Based on and part of the Round Collection, this Haute Joaillerie watch impresses not only with diamonds butContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThink of all the things that come with the Bugatti sensation: precision, beauty, performance… all linked by the beating heart of the engine that powers the most advanced hyper sports cars in the world. introduced in April 2020, the Jacob & Co. x Bugatti Chiron tourbillon is a timepiece thatContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis autumn brought in focus Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Grande Maison released a spectacular classic looking wristwatch featuring peripheral date, moon phase and tourbillon in a precious package. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Moon is another piece that fits perfectly my dreams and wishes for Christmas. Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesVacheron Constantin launched this spring a superb example of Haute Horlogerie watchmaking in its Traditionnelle Collection. To make everything more interesting, a diamond setting was used to highlight the case. The watch stages a gorgeous tourbillon, visible in a mother-of-pearl with diamonds theatre, for the relish of the viewer. Aaaaand,Continue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEngineered to revolutionize the watchmaking design, the Franck Muller Vanguard Gravity Tourbillon combines cutting-edge technology with a unique heritage.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesIts appearance is an auspicious omen, its depiction a pledge of peace and prosperity. Heralding good news as well as conveying both wisdom and bliss, the Qilin deploys its fantastic powers at the heart of the Traditionnelle Tourbillon. Under the favourable auspices of this fabled creature reproduced on two appliquesContinue Reading