First devised in the late eighteenth century and patented in 1801, the tourbillon is designed to offset the effects of gravity on the watch movement by keeping the escapement in constant motion to preserve an ideal running rate. This meticulous procedure keeps timepieces more accurate; the accuracy of the Classic Tourbillon Manufacture is guaranteed for thirty-eight hours.
For the finishing touch in terms of precision, a central seconds hand complete with a stop seconds function glides over the tourbillon. The complication itself is visible through a generously-proportioned window at 6 o’clock that offers an unparalleled and exhaustive view of the sophisticated escapement – with an additional perspective on its inner workings available from the reverse of the watch through a sapphire crystal.
Manufacture
CLASSIC TOURBILLON
Additional Information
- Movement FC-980
- Movement Technology Automatic
- Country Switzerland
- Movement FC-980
- Movement Technology Automatic
- Movement Description Powered by the release of a wound spring, mechanical movements never require a battery. Automatic mechanical movements have an oscillating weight that winds the spring with the motion of the wearer’s arm.
- Functions Hours, minutes, tourbillon 60 seconds
- Country Switzerland
- Case Colour Silver-Tone
- Case Shape Round
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Case Length 39
- Case Thickness 10.99
- Lug Width (mm) 20
- Water Resistance [WR50/5Bar/166ft] Swimming
- Dial Colour Green
- Dial Material Brass
- Crystal Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- Crystal Description Impact and shatter resistant - anti-reflective coating deflects light
- Band Type Strap
- Band Material Genuine Alligator
- Band Colour Green
- Clasp Type Fold Over Clasp