Defining Time

Invented by Abraham Louis Breguet, the tourbillon continues to influence watchmakers year after year. Time ’n Style spotlights the latest watches that feature this complication

Breguet
Model: Heritage Tourbillon
Description: The Heritage Tourbillon comes in a platinum 950, tonneau-shaped case that is curved at two axes. Water resistant to 30 metres, its dial is made of 18 carat silvered gold. The face of the dial showcases the tourbillon carriage positioned at six o’clock, which also houses the small seconds hand. This pièce de résistance houses a hand-wound movement that provides a 50-hour power reserve. With this model, Breguet continues to contribute to its range of tourbillon-equipped timepieces.

Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model: Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2
Description:By providing new expression to the gyrotourbillon, Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a masterpiece. The revolutions of the spherical tourbillon have impressed watch enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike with its ability to complete one full turn in 18.75 seconds, while the outer carriage takes 60 seconds. This one-of-a-kind mechanism consists of 100 components and reflects the brand’s technological savoir faire.

Cartier
Model: Ballon Bleu de Cartier Flying Tourbillon
Description:The first creation from Cartier to bear the exclusive Geneva seal hallmark, the movement meets every criteria of quality—precision, reliability and aesthetics. The 9452 MC calibre movement consists of 142 parts and is adorned with 19 jewels. Polished corners and smooth finishes render aesthetic appeal while improving the accuracy of its functioning.

Blancpain
Model: Fifty Fathoms Tourbillon
Description:With this Tourbillon model, Blancpain has highlighted its ‘flying’ tourbillon—the tiny carriage spinning on its axis once every minute is mounted without any supporting bridge, thereby appearing to float in space. An opening at 12 o’clock offers a view of this brilliant construction. The automatic movement is composed of 234 components that can be seen from the sapphire crystal caseback. Equipped with an eight-day power reserve, this technical marvel is available in red or white gold.

Vacheron Constantinr
Model: Malte Tourbillon Regulator
Description:With the introduction of this watch, Vacheron Constantin chose the Malte series to present the new Tourbillon Regulator. Encased within a perfectly balanced tonneau case is a 1790R calibre movement, designed and manufactured in house. The regulator display is reminiscent of the original design developed towards the end of the 19th century to control the flow of railway traffic. In order to ensure an excellent finish, some of the functions were done by hand. The rounding-off on the tourbillon bar took no less than 11 hours and included stones, buffs, wooden pegs and finishing pastes. A tonneau-shaped dial and leather strap add to the classic aura of this watch. 

Jaquet Droz
Model: Tourbillon Reserve de Marche
Description:With this creation, Jaquet Droz has fit a single model with a tourbillon, retrograde date and retrograde power reserve. The large 47 mm case features a dial, bezel, rings, displays and hands of black gold and blued steel, designed to present an exciting, three-dimensional approach to time viewing. The shape of the dial and case draw inspiration from the classic spirit of the brand.