When it comes to the nouns that related with watches, “tourbillon” is the only term that belongs to horology. The features of complex internal and dazzling appearance make it achieve a higher price. 2012 SIHH is a feast of visual aesthetics: tourbillion timepieces with 24 seconds, 30 seconds and 60 seconds; tourbillon with framework, flying tourbillon etc. Today we will take a look at several tourbillion watches in excellent visual effects.
Three-dimensional flying: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain watch
It houses Greubel Forsey’s third fundamental invention, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes: a highly-efficient fast-rotating – 24-second revolution – tourbillon cage inclined at 25 ° which minimizes negative effects of gravity on the oscillator, particularly in stable positions. The transparent glassed sapphire crystal tourbillon Bridge gives a captivating and hypnotic impression of the regulator floating in mid-air and underlines one of the highly creative challenges which are to be found throughout the timepiece. The Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain is distinguished by the magical royal blue finish of the titanium movement juxtaposed with the flamboyance of the tourbillon.
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 Days Power Reserve Tourbillon
With excellent tourbillon and beautiful, timeless and classic case design, it is the first Vacheron Constantin timepiece certificated by the new standards of “Hallmark of Geneva”. The new 2260 movement is configured with two pairs of four barrels, which enables it winding as well as interaction at the same time. Of course, its speed is four times slower than a single barrel, it provide a full 14 days of power reserve. Its 280-degree wide-angle display mode offers a legible time reading with featuring a tourbillon indication at 6 o’clock position as well as the eccentric hours and minutes display.
Domineering exposed：Roger Dubuis Excalibur of Skeleton Dual Flying Tourbillon watch
Power, light and transparent is the three features of this watch. The oversized 45 mm “all black” titanium case creates a fresh style. RDOISQ skeletonized movement combined with two major characteristics of skeleton and dual flying tourbillon, which highlights the majestic momentum of the full transparent model.