With a new Louis Moinet Impulsion now there are three models available of the time piece that has a mono-pusher chronograph and a tourbillon
The tourbillon (which is French for “whirlwind”) is an extra mechanism to the escapement of a watch. It aims to counter the effects of gravity by mounting the escapement and balance wheel in a rotating cage. This negates the effect of gravity when the timepiece, thus the escapement, is stuck in a certain position. Because of the continuous rotation of the entire balance wheel and escapement assembly positional errors are averaged out.
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The tourbillon was developed around 1795 and patented by the French-Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet on June 26, 1801 as an attempt to improve accuracy.
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The (mechanical) mechanisms of modern watches are so accurate that a tourbillon is not really necessary. Still, they can be found on (mostly expensive) watches, but more as a demonstration of watchmaking virtuosity.
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Watches with a tourbillon
Breguet presents two versions of a tourbillon in the Classique collection, the Breguet Classique Tourbillon 3358. Both almost full of diamonds
Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel, a high-end and very subtle dress watch
The Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System is the newest addition to the extraordinary MP collection of the Swiss brand
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Glassbox Green is a new tourbillon by the Swiss brand, although the new part is the color
To mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon, UN introduces the Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Dragon
To recognize the Year of the Dragon, Breguet presents the special edition Breguet Classique 5345 Lunar New Year 2024, with two tourbillons
Breitling presents the three variants of the Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Cars Chronograph Tourbillon, all related to iconic classic cars
An exceptional addition to the Overseas collection, this Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery, in white gold with diamonds
The TAG Heuer Carrera Tourbillon H02T Dubai Skyline Limited Edition is the newest member of the Carrera Heuer 02T collection