Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain
| Brand : | Greubel Forsey |
| Collection : | Contemporaine |
| Model : | Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain |
| Nber of pieces : | 33 |
| Complement : | Platinum |
| On sale : | 2012 |
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Brand : Greubel Forsey Collection : Contemporaine Model : Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Nber of pieces : 33 Complement : Platinum On sale : 2012 List Price : On request Diameter : 43.50 mm Thickness : 15.20 mm Styles : Atypical High Horology Types : Hand-winding Calibre : GF01c Calibre distinction : Hand decorated Circular Graining Complication : Tourbillon Small Seconds Power Reserve Indicator Case material : Platinum Case peculiarity : Engraved caseback Sapphire caseback Crown in platinum with engraved and black lacquered GF logo Gold security screws Shape : Round Water-resistance : 30 meters Dial : Sapphire Gold Dial color : Blue Display : Power-reserve in polished gold Small seconds (red triangle) Hour and minute in polished gold with Superluminova 24-second double-tipped hand black anodised aluminium Indexes : Baton-type Arabic numerals Glass : Sapphire Domed Strap material : Alligator leather Strap color : Dark blue Strap clasp : Folding buckle + More characteristics : Movement
40 jewels
267 parts
Diameter : 36.40 mm
Thickness : 10.90 mm
Olived-domed jewels in gold chatons
Frequency :
21 600 vibrations/hour
Power reserve of 72 hours
Two coaxial series-coupled fast rotating barrels (1 turn in 3.2 hours). one of which is equipped with a slipping spring to avoid excess tension
Free sprung variable-inertia balance with gold mean-time screws
(10 mm diameter)
Phillips terminal curve
Geneva-style stud
Main plates :
Titanium
Spotted
With polished bevelling
Frosted
Royal blue treatment
Bridges :
Nickel silver. frosted and spotted. nickel-palladium treatment with polished bevelling
1 gold plate engraved with the individual number
1 titanium plate engraved with the individual number
Synthetic sapphire crystal tourbillon bridge
Gearing :
Involute circle profile
Tangential inclined gear with profiled teeth. on fixed wheel and escape wheel pinion
Tourbillon
Tourbillon cage : 88 parts
Weight of the cage : 0.39 g
Tourbillon cage :
Inclined at a 25° angle
24-second rotation
Cage pillars in Avional
Titanium cage bridges
Gold counterweight
Case
Platinum 950
Raised polished engraving 'Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné' on a hand-punched background
2 platinum plates. engraved. hand-finished with texts. screwed to the caseband
Strap
Hand-sewn
Platinum 950 folding clasp
Hand-engraved with the Greubel Forsey logo
DESCRIPTION
- Greubel Forsey presents the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain
Greubel Forsey launches the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain , which is characterised by its round case and the emphasis on the technical aspects of the movement, particularly the tourbillon. With the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have once again challenged the frontiers of horological architecture in three-dimensions.
The depth of vision is enhanced for the first time at Greubel Forsey by the royal blue finish of the plates and bridges. The Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain is a unique edition of 33 pieces featuring a titanium movement and platinum case.
An Expression of Architecture
The aim from the very start of its development was to offer a three dimensional view within a circular backdrop highlighting the beauty of Greubel Forsey’s Tourbillon 24 Secondes mechanism. Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey were guided in their architectural and technological creativity by a desire to achieve aesthetic balance in every dimension. The distinctive 12 o’clock index in relief is an example of the innovative spatial management of the components within this architectural study. A transparent synthetic sapphire tourbillon bridge gives a captivating and hypnotic impression of the regulator floating in mid-air and underlines one of the highly creative challenges which are to be found throughout the timepiece. And what makes it individual to every eye yet brings it a perfect harmony is the marriage of simplicity and complexity.
Royal Blue
The Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain is distinguished by the magical royal blue finish of the titanium movement juxtaposed with the flamboyance of the tourbillon. This unique colour recalls to mind the ocean’s abyss and strengthens the depth of architecture of the movement. The purity of this intense blue finish, achieved through a special oxidation process is the fruit of considerable research and testing and, shimmering in an infinite range of hues according to the light, gives the timepiece an unparalleled vivacity.
The Tourbillon 24 Secondes
This timepiece houses Greubel Forsey’s third fundamental invention, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes: a highly-efficient fast-rotating – 24-second revolution – tourbillon cage inclined at 25 ° which minimises negative effects of gravity on the oscillator, particularly in stable positions.
- Greubel Forsey presents the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain
Greubel Forsey launches the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain , which is characterised by its round case and the emphasis on the technical aspects of the movement, particularly the tourbillon. With the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have once again challenged the frontiers of horological architecture in three-dimensions.
The depth of vision is enhanced for the first time at Greubel Forsey by the royal blue finish of the plates and bridges. The Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain is a unique edition of 33 pieces featuring a titanium movement and platinum case.
An Expression of Architecture
The aim from the very start of its development was to offer a three dimensional view within a circular backdrop highlighting the beauty of Greubel Forsey’s Tourbillon 24 Secondes mechanism. Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey were guided in their architectural and technological creativity by a desire to achieve aesthetic balance in every dimension. The distinctive 12 o’clock index in relief is an example of the innovative spatial management of the components within this architectural study. A transparent synthetic sapphire tourbillon bridge gives a captivating and hypnotic impression of the regulator floating in mid-air and underlines one of the highly creative challenges which are to be found throughout the timepiece. And what makes it individual to every eye yet brings it a perfect harmony is the marriage of simplicity and complexity.
Royal Blue
The Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain is distinguished by the magical royal blue finish of the titanium movement juxtaposed with the flamboyance of the tourbillon. This unique colour recalls to mind the ocean’s abyss and strengthens the depth of architecture of the movement. The purity of this intense blue finish, achieved through a special oxidation process is the fruit of considerable research and testing and, shimmering in an infinite range of hues according to the light, gives the timepiece an unparalleled vivacity.
The Tourbillon 24 Secondes
This timepiece houses Greubel Forsey’s third fundamental invention, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes: a highly-efficient fast-rotating – 24-second revolution – tourbillon cage inclined at 25 ° which minimises negative effects of gravity on the oscillator, particularly in stable positions.
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Brand : Greubel Forsey Collection : Contemporaine Model : Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Nber of pieces : 33 Complement : Platinum On sale : 2012 List Price : On request Diameter : 43.50 mm Thickness : 15.20 mm Styles : Atypical High Horology Types : Hand-winding Calibre : GF01c Calibre distinction : Hand decorated Circular Graining Complication : Tourbillon Small Seconds Power Reserve Indicator Case material : Platinum Case peculiarity : Engraved caseback Sapphire caseback Crown in platinum with engraved and black lacquered GF logo Gold security screws Shape : Round Water-resistance : 30 meters Dial : Sapphire Gold Dial color : Blue Display : Power-reserve in polished gold Small seconds (red triangle) Hour and minute in polished gold with Superluminova 24-second double-tipped hand black anodised aluminium Indexes : Baton-type Arabic numerals Glass : Sapphire Domed Strap material : Alligator leather Strap color : Dark blue Strap clasp : Folding buckle More characteristics : Movement
40 jewels
267 parts
Diameter : 36.40 mm
Thickness : 10.90 mm
Olived-domed jewels in gold chatons
Frequency :
21 600 vibrations/hour
Power reserve of 72 hours
Two coaxial series-coupled fast rotating barrels (1 turn in 3.2 hours). one of which is equipped with a slipping spring to avoid excess tension
Free sprung variable-inertia balance with gold mean-time screws
(10 mm diameter)
Phillips terminal curve
Geneva-style stud
Main plates :
Titanium
Spotted
With polished bevelling
Frosted
Royal blue treatment
Bridges :
Nickel silver. frosted and spotted. nickel-palladium treatment with polished bevelling
1 gold plate engraved with the individual number
1 titanium plate engraved with the individual number
Synthetic sapphire crystal tourbillon bridge
Gearing :
Involute circle profile
Tangential inclined gear with profiled teeth. on fixed wheel and escape wheel pinion
Tourbillon
Tourbillon cage : 88 parts
Weight of the cage : 0.39 g
Tourbillon cage :
Inclined at a 25° angle
24-second rotation
Cage pillars in Avional
Titanium cage bridges
Gold counterweight
Case
Platinum 950
Raised polished engraving 'Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné' on a hand-punched background
2 platinum plates. engraved. hand-finished with texts. screwed to the caseband
Strap
Hand-sewn
Platinum 950 folding clasp
Hand-engraved with the Greubel Forsey logo