Results for Tourbillon

The Clifton Collection gets New Members to the Family and a Flying Tourbillon! (Video)

Baume & Mercier CEO Alain Zimmermann speaks to us on the new pieces from the Clifton Collection at SIHH 2014 where we see extensions to the very well received line launched last year. Among the highlights, a Flying Tourbillon, Chronograph, Retrograde Date and new Ladies watches. Interviewed by Wei Koh.   Read Revolution International Digital […]

Rebellion 540 Magnum Tourbillon: Assault Rifle, Muscle Car & Nouveau Haute Horlogerie

There are watches and then there is the Rebellion 540 Magnum Tourbillon. Actually it is only the tourbillon part of its name that gives it away that we are actually talking about a watch, and not an assault rifle or muscle car. That’s not to say that the Rebellion 540 Magnum Tourbillon doesn’t have anything […]

1815 Tourbillon, An Outstanding Watch Explained by A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid (Video)

One of the standout novelties for A. Lange & Söhne at SIHH 2014, the 1815 Tourbillon is the first watch to finally make the accuracy claims of the tourbillon testable in a real life situation. Coming with two patented mechanisms, one for stopping the tourbillon cage, and another for resetting the seconds hand to zero, […]

SIHH 2014: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon

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The A. Lange & Söhne Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon “Handwerkskunst”

This is the second watch by A. Lange & Söhne to receive the “handwerkskunst” designation –the first was the Zeitwerk Handwerkskunst, which featured an eleborate tremblage engraved dial. The Perpetual Tourbillon version uses the tremblage engraving as a background for additional engraving in the foliate motif Lange enthusiasts will recognize as characteristic of Lange balance […]

Thinner: The Record Breaking Arnold & Son UTTE Tourbillon

One of the biggest surprises this year came in a small package: the new UTTE Tourbillon from Arnold & Son, which is currently  –as far as we have been able to determine –the thinnest hand-wound tourbillon in the world.  The UTTE Tourbillon was not, according to Arnold & Son, specifically designed to be a record-breaker […]

Vacheron Constantin Announces The Patrimony Traditionelle 14 Day Tourbillon Collection Excellence Platine

We’ve just heard from Vacheron Constantin that their Traditionelle 14 Day Tourbillon –which was announced in late 2011, and which first wowed us in person at the 2012 SIHH –has joined the Collection Excellence Platine.  If you’ll recall, the Collection Excellence Platine is a series of (very limited) production watches done all in platinum –and […]

Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon…the extreme macros

This post will focus on the extreme macros of the Vianney Halter Deep Space Triple Tourbillon.

Vianney Halter’s Deep Space Tourbillon

Vianney Halter is one master watchmaker whom I have the greatest respect. His mind works like no other…and his products reflect that incredible creativity. His latest project takes the form of the Deep Space Triple Tourbillon…a product of 5 years of work, which came to him in a dream. I do have a number ofRead More

World Premiere Of DEEP SPACE TOURBILLON By Vianney Halter

  Today is the World Premiere of the DEEP SPACE TOURBILLON by Vianney Halter and we’ve finally been able to answer the question: What has Vianney Halter been doing for the past three years? “Sleeping mostly”, he says, “and watching lots of classic science fiction…” Indeed, what started out as a recuperative break from work […]

Live Images, Full Report: Patek Philippe Launches The Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002G In Geneva

Patek Philippe’s Sky Moon Tourbillon is the most complicated watch in the 174 year old Genevan firm’s repertoire.  First introduced as the ref. 5002, its 686 components add up to a unique combination of high complications.  It starts with a tourbillon, adjusted to run within a very close rate of -2/+1 seconds maxiumum variation per […]

Patek Philippe Launches New Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002 In Geneva

Last night we were privileged to be present for the launch of the latest version of the legendary Sky Moon Tourbillon ref. 6002 from Patek Philippe. The most complicated wristwatch every produced by Patek, the Sky Moon Tourbillon features a perpetual calendar with retrograde date, a star map rotating once per sidereal day, and indication […]

SIHH 2013: the new JLC Perpetual Calendar with Cylindrical Tourbillon

Jaeger LeCoultre’s offerings this SIHH produced some of the interesting highlights of the show for me. The latest Gyrotourbillon 2 was unveilled…but only 2 pieces were made…one on the showcase, and the other on CEO Jerome Lambert’s wrists. SIHH 2013: JLC Perpetual Calendar with Cylindrical Tourbillon So, its a series of facelifts which drew theRead More

Horology 301: Defining The Modern Tourbillon

In the immortal words of Harry Callahan, I know what you’re thinkin’ - but before you sniff, say to yourself, “For God’s sake, man, I know what a tourbillon is, don’t insult my intelligence,” and turn the page, lend me your ear, I prithee - I’m going somewhere with this. Most discussions of the tourbillon […]

Exclusive pictures of a Stainless Steel cased Lange Tourbillon Pour le Merite

Exclusive pictures of the Stainless Steel Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Merite” In the early days of the manufacture, the leadership of the company, principally Mr Gunter Blumlein made some difficult decisions to make special edition watches for special customers…he subsequently stopped this practice, as it creates considerable headaches for the company to dedicate resources toRead More

Celsius X VI II Papillon Tourbillon Mobile Phone

I was invited to view a very exclusive mobile phone…with built in pocket watch with a tourbillon, crafted in titanium. A lot of thought has gone into this phone…though the mobile technology is not really state of the art, the completeness of the thinking behind the idea is amazing. Built like a clamshell phone…vaguely familiarRead More

Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon: detailed photographs to demonstrate good finishing in a watch movement

I wrote about Laurent Ferrier’s Gallet Tourbillon before. See this post for the earlier post. I caught up with Laurent and his crew in Geneva during the recent GTE where he was showing a peek-a-boo dial…which features a fan shaped opening on the dial which opens to reveal a favourite picture…painted by no other thanRead More

Richard Lange Pour le Merite Tourbillon by A. Lange & Sohne – all you need to know

Hands-on definitive review of the A. Lange & Sohne Richard Lange Pour le Merite Tourbillon. This review was published on 9am GMT 20th December 2010, when the embargo lifted.  A number of global journalists were invited to celebrate the founding of the Lange company on 7th December 2010 in Glashutte with a Press Conference toRead More

Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon

Laurent Ferrier…the first offering from this doyen of traditional watchmaking. Laurent used to work within the studios of Patek Philippe, and this year, he introduced a landmark piece bearing his name on the dial. The Gallet Tourbillon is a masterpiece of watchmaking. Totally traditional, fully classical in design, layout and finish. Available as an enamelRead More

Lange Cabaret Tourbillon Launch

I have received clearance to release the information, so here are the pictures and information on the new, amazing piece from Lange. The tourbillon – cage size 10.4mm, the same dimension as for Lange 1 Tourbillon. In comparison the Pour le Merite and Tourbograph tourbillon cage measures 12.6mm. The tourbillon itself comprises of 84 parts,Read More

First Look – Chapter Two in the Revival of L. Leroy with the New Elyor Flying Tourbillon

Parisian watchmaking maison L. Leroy was founded by Basile-Charles Le Roy in 1785 and became the official watchmaker to King Louis XVI and later to Napoleon I and Queen Victoria. Expanding operations to Switzerland, L. Leroy produced marine chronometers for the French Navy and amassed 384 gold medals in chronometry competitions. Iconic masterpieces like the […]

Credor at Watches & Wonders 2026: Goldfeather Tourbillon & Dial

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre's Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère, Master Hybris Mechanica Ultra Thin Minute Repeater, And Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date

As is tradition, the brand launches some impressively technical watches at the biggest watch show of the year, along with a brand-new "Hybris" line called Inventia.

A. Lange & Söhne at Watches and Wonders 2026: Introducing the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen” and Saxonia Annual Calendar 36mm

Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar "Lumen"

Time to turn the lights off and enjoy the glowing view of a beautiful new luminous Lange.

Arnold & Son at Watches and Wonders 2026: HM Pietersite & Ultrathin Tourbillon Onyx

Credor at Watches & Wonders 2026: Goldfeather Porcelain, Urushi, and Hand-Engraved Tourbillon

Introducing: Sylvain Pinaud Returns With A New Tourbillon

Three watches in and Sylvain Pinaud continues to make strong, attractive watches.

Watch Spotting: Rory McIlroy Lifts His Second Straight Green Jacket Wearing A Omega De Ville Tourbillon

The two-time Masters Champion wears a special Omega to celebrate the victory.

Introducing – Sylvain Pinaud Unveils the new Tourbillon 30-Second

Independent watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud launched his first timepiece, a monopusher chronograph, in 2018, followed by the Origin, a time-only watch, in 2021. Over the past few years, his work has earned recognition with connoisseurs and within the watchmaking industry, with several awards at the prestigious GPHG. For the 2026 Geneva Watch Week, it is time […]