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THE DETAILS MAKE PERFECTION AND PERFECTION IS NOT A DETAIL.
LEONARDO DA VINCI
Anyone who has had a chance to observe a tourbillon in motion is amazed by the mesmerising beauty of the gently revolving carriage containing all parts of the escapement. The intricacies of this complication make it one of the greatest horological challenges of all, which has consistently inspired watchmakers to display the depths of their knowledge and expertise.
Those acquainted with the finer points of watchmaking history will recall that the tourbillon was first developed by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, and was designed to eliminate errors of rate due to the effect of gravity when the watch was placed in a vertical position.
« I see it as the most symbolic interpretation of watchmaking. It allows my imagination to travel towards new horizons and to view time in an entirely different light ».
In our day, the original, practical purpose of the tourbillon is surpassed by the prestige that it has acquired due to its sheer ingenuity, complexity and aesthetic appeal. Antoine Preziuso, could not resist the chance to create his own variation on a theme that is already two hundred years young.
Technical details
Swiss Tourbillon movement APG/28T manual winding – 14’’1/2 – 110 hours power reserve – 21’600 A/h – 19 rubies – Finely cut out Tourbillon cage.
Hours and minutes – Tourbillon 1 minute.
Glass sapphire
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