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Introducing: The Richard Mille RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal

Celebrating 10 years of ultra-light partnership.

Sunday Rewind: Stopping The Tourbillon

Wait a minute.

Introducing: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton Automatic

Another world record set by the reigning king of ultra-thin watchmaking.

Introducing: The Czapek & Cie Place Vendôme Tourbillon: Dark Matter

It's 11 o'clock, do you know where your Czapek is?

Hands-On: The Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Tourbillon

Ice never looked so nice.

Introducing: The Remy Cools Tourbillon Souscription

A superb subscription watch from a promising young watchmaker.

Introducing the Production Version of Patek Philippe’s 5303R Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Introducing: The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R-001 Minute Repeater Tourbillon

A classic Patek caliber is reworked to become a museum on the wrist.

In-Depth: The Tourbillon Pocket Watches of Urban Jürgensen and Derek Pratt

Originally an 18th century Danish brand, Urban Jürgensen & Sønner (UJS) was resurrected in 1981 by Peter Baumberger (1939-2010), an antique watch dealer turned watchmaker. While the brand’s best-known timepieces were elegantly-styled wristwatches with teardrop lugs, its greatest technical achievements were pocket watches, all of which were built by Derek Pratt (1938-2009), a deeply talented English watchmaker who was a contemporary of George Daniels. As was typical of the era when pocket watches were the preeminent genre of watch collecting – and the tourbillon was the ultimate complication – Pratt’s best work for UJS were his tourbillon pocket watches. Pratt not only built the movements, but also fabricated some of the dials that were decorated in exceptional guilloche. Peter Baumberger. Photo – Dr Helmut Crott The oval pocket watch The pièce de résistance in Pratt’s series of tourbillon pocket watches is no doubt the Ref. 1 “Hommage”, an oval pocket watch featuring a tourbillon with an integrated remontoir d’egalite. Writing in Derek Pratt – Watchmaker, a book dedicated to the watchmaker’s life and works, watch expert and auctioneer Dr Helmut Crott explained the Ref. 1 was originally conceived as a series of five watches for an Asian collector in the late 1980s. But after the first watch was complete, the client cancelled the rest of the order, making it a “financial disaster for Peter [Baumberger]” according to Dr Crott, , a longtime f...

The Purnell Escape II Double Tourbillon Comes To Life

Purnell’s latest model, Escape II, features two spherical tourbillons developed by Eric Coudray, the definitive expert in the field of three-dimensional multi-axis tourbillons. This is just one example of how the independent brand works with the best of the best in the watch industry to achieve such monumental timepieces. Martin Green reports after visiting the Swiss workshops.

Auctions: F.P. Journe Souscription Tourbillon, Chronomètre À Résonance Hammer For Over $2.5 Million At Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XI

It's a good day to be independent.

Auctions: A Breguet Four-Minute Tourbillon Sold Secretly To King George III During The Napoleonic Wars

A very beautiful watch, sold during a very ugly war.

Introducing: The Omega De Ville Central Tourbillon Numbered Edition, The First Master Chronometer Omega Tourbillon

One of modern watchmaking's most iconic tourbillons is now one of its toughest as well.

Hands-On: The Breguet Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887

The ultimate Breguet Marine adds a new colorway with unique details to match.

Kees Engelbarts Introduces the Argentium Tourbillon Skeleton

Born in Holland but now based in Geneva, Kees Engelbarts is one of the most prominent and established engravers in Swiss watchmaking. He moved to Geneva in 1994, and began a career as an independent engraving not long after. Amongst the brands he has worked for are major names like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Hublot, but also independent watchmakers like Philippe Dufour and Svend Andersen. Mr Engelbarts also makes watches under his own name, focusing on elaborately engraved or open-worked movements. His latest creation is the Argentium Tourbillon, an incredibly airy yet organic tourbillon that’s been skeletonised entirely by hand. Initial thoughts Mr Engelbarts is one of the oldest names in movement skeletonisation, so whether or not you like the aesthetic, the work is always excellent. His engraved creations are mostly figurative, often depicting a mythological creature, while his skeletonisation is usually organic and extremely striking. Though the look of the Argentium Tourbillon is too alien for me, the work is impressive. The bridges are refined and organic, and looking almost soft, but they are metal. Going from a full bridge made of German silver to an extraterrestrial life form is tedious work made up of cutting and filing. The craft is both delicate and physical, and similar to the craft of a high-end jeweller. A reductive process The Argentium Tourbillon starts with a CH016 movement made by Le Cercle des Horlogers, a movement specialist in Neuchatel that specialise...

Introducing: The H. Moser x MB&F; Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon And The MB&F; x H. Moser LM10

The chocolate and peanut butter of independent watch brand collaborations.

Phillips to Offer F.P. Journe Souscription Tourbillon and Resonance

Postponed from its usual mid-May date to end-June, Phillips’ spring watch auction is Geneva is nonetheless the full works, with 214 lots on offer, including the four spectacular Patek Philippe watches from the collection of Jean-Claude Biver, including a ref. 1518 “pink on pink” and a second-series ref. 2499. Also amongst the offerings at the Geneva Watch Auction XI are two important examples of contemporary watchmaking – a pair of F.P. Journe souscription watches consigned by the original owner – Lorenz Bäumer. A jeweller whose workshop is on the storied Place Vendome in Paris, Mr Bäumer is perhaps best known for crafted the tiara worn by Charlene Wittstock when the former Olympic swimmer wed Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2011. But Mr Bäumer is also a watch aficionado who met François-Paul Journe via a mutual friend. Mr Journe had then decided to launch his own brand by taking inspiration from Abraham-Louis Breguet, who had offered clients the opportunity to purchase a newly-developed, fairly-affordable watch by first putting down a deposit – thus “subscribing” to the offer. The jeweller became a “subscriber” and paid the down payment for a Tourbillon Remontoir d’Egalite “Souscription”, subsequently receiving the watch numbered “14/20” on the dial. A year later, Mr Bäumer was approached once again to “subscribe” for the new Chronomètre à Resonance “Souscription”. He took up the offer, and again got the watch number “14”....

Auctions: A Souscription F.P. Journe Chronomètre À Résonance And Tourbillon Souverain, Coming Up At Phillips Geneva Watch Auction 11

Two watches of enormous horological and historical importance, from a single collection.

Introducing the Speake-Marin One&Two; Openworked Tourbillon

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph

Just one button to show you who's boss.

Introducing: The Panerai Submersible Ecopangaea Tourbillon GMT 50mm Mike Horn Edition

One limited edition timepiece complete with one truly amazing experience

Introducing: The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph

A complicated Portugieser is the new home for IWC's caliber 89900.

Introducing: The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon

Monsieur Breguet meets Herr Kurt Klaus.

Introducing: The Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon (Now With An Extra Side Of Steel)

A new bracelet for one of the stealthiest tourbillons around.

Introducing: The Jacob & Co. X Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon

Hypercar meets hyperwatch.

Introducing the Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887 in Rose Gold and Grey

The flagship of Breguet’s Marine line is just as impressive in grey and gold.

Introducing: The Breguet Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante 5887

A new case and dial for one of Breguet's most complex timepieces.

Hands-On: Avantist La Majesté Tourbillon

Now four years old, Avantist was founded by Bruneian entrepreneur Keeran Janin and probably most famous for its tennis watches that incorporate string taken from the racquet used by Martina Navratilova when she won Wimbledon 1987. The brand has since diversified into other memorabilia timepieces, including one that contains strings from one of John Mayer’s guitars and another featuring threads from the national flag flown on the day of the Sultan of Brunei’s coronation. But Avantist’s most notable timepieces are the series of skeleton tourbillon watches that are entirely customisable, the La Majesté Tourbillon. These custom watches have so far been created for notable personalities, including sportsmen and heads of state; the first example – the model name translates as “His Majesty” – was conceived for the Sultan of Brunei. Powered by a hand-wound, skeleton movement from complications specialist Concepto, the La Majeste is customisable in its entirety, from the case and movement material to the design of the barrel ratchet wheel. Though the La Majeste is yet another watch in the sporty-skeleton-tourbillon genre, it manages to be a different take on a familiar look. At the same time, it combines an interesting movement with a surprisingly light and tactile feel in the hand. Thoughtfully detailed From design to production, the La Majeste Tourbillon is the work of leading names in Swiss watchmaking, most notably with Concepto supplying the movement. Best kno...

Hands-On: The Chronoswiss Flying Grand Regulator Open Gear ReSec

18th century mechanics with 21st century aesthetics.

In-Depth: The Record-Setting Caliber BVL150 In The Serpenti Seduttori Tourbillon

Blink and you missed it, but Bulgari dropped another world's record at LVMH Dubai Watch Week.