Tourbillon Watches

IWC Brings Back the Markus Bühler’s “Turbine” on the Latest Big Pilot’s Edition

Few other timepieces in IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watches collection have attained the level of cult status achieved by the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. Originating from a unique piece crafted by the company’s associate director of watch and movement assembly, Markus Bühler, during a competition in the concluding year of his watchmaking...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Maiden Journey: Breguet Marine Sets Sail with a Tourbillon Edition

The universal genius Abraham-Louis Breguet was interested in all areas of watchmaking, but especially in marine chronometry. This area of expertise represented the spearhead of horological research during his lifetime. Precise nautical instruments for conquering the world’s oceans were the timekeepers of the hour, and not only in the seafaring nations. Breguet, a member of...

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Oct 16, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Shaking Things Up: Corum Unveils a Concept Watch with a Flying Tourbillon In Daring Design

During this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Swiss brand Corum presents a Concept Watch that puts the known design of a wristwatch where the movement lies beneath the dial proverbially upside down, as essential parts of its hand-wound manufacture caliber boasting an impressive 90-hour power reserve are staged above the dial. The breathtaking view is...

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Sep 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Only Tourbillons: Spotlight on Purnell

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. While still prestigious, the tourbillon has also become somewhat of a staple. Every ambitious and self-respecting brand seems to have at least one in its collection. But what about a brand that makes only watches with tourbillons? For Purnell, this complication...

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Aug 14, 2023 by Martin Green

Arnold & Son Introduces the Ultrathin Tourbillon in Opaline and Red Gold

Introduced at this year’s Watches and Wonders by Arnold & Son, the new Ultrathin Tourbillon Gold represents a pure example of the brand’s design code that willingly omits frills and complex aesthetics. The watch joins a collection of models renowned for their ultra-thin flying tourbillons and certainly maintains that standard with its own slender mechanism....

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Apr 26, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Ulysse Nardin Wows With Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold

Ulysse Nardin introduces a new execution of its Blast Tourbillon timepiece. Clad in rose gold combined with blue PVD coated titanium, it marks a premiere in this high-horology watch family. The Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold is powered by the UN-172 manufacture caliber with an automatic silicium flying tourbillon and a power reserve of three...

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Mar 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Richard Mille Goes Rock ‘n’ Roll: The RM 66 Flying Tourbillon

Richard Mille is a champion of avant-garde design, using bright colors, unusual motifs, and eye-catching materials to create what many consider to be horological gems. The brand is now banging into the world of rock and roll in its newest ultramodern design, the RM 66 Flying Tourbillon. On the exterior, the RM 66 Flying Tourbillon...

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Feb 23, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Laurent Ferrier Launches Limited Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit

Among enthusiasts of independent watchmaking, Laurent Ferrier has quite a reputation. Its minimalist design language and sector-style dial with bold subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock is highly sought after. These characteristics work perfectly well with the boutique brand’s idea of a sports watch whose sleek dynamic lines are inspired by vintage motor racing cars. The lates example is...

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Jan 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Breitling Honors its Founding Fathers With Three Premier Tourbillon Pieces in Precious Metal Cases

Breitling pays tribute to its founding fathers with a set of three Premier chronograph models featuring a tourbillon. Born in 1943, the Premier collection is a brainchild of Willy Breitling, then the CEO of the Swiss company. In contrast to the tool-watch style of most timepieces during WWII, particularly chronographs, he felt that it was...

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Nov 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Three Exceptionally Rare Wristwatches by George Daniels to be Offered at the Geneva Watch Auction XVI

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has announced their next docket of listings for the upcoming Geneva Watch Auction XVI. Scheduled to take place from November 5-6 in its namesake Geneva, Switzerland, the esteemed annual auction event this year will include three exceptional timepieces produced by who many consider the founding father of independent...

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Aug 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler