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Lot Essay
Christie's is delighted to present the only known Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Seconds Vision in white gold with salmon dial. Originally available in 18k red or white gold and platinum, of the 22 pieces made in white gold, the present watch is the only example to feature this gorgeous salmon-coloured dial that was usually only available for the platinum version. The present dial was fitted by Greubel Forsey upon special request of the current owner, as demonstrated by its unique engraving 'EX. SP.', meaning 'Exécution Spéciale' (Special Execution).
Offering an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive examples of Greubel Forsey’s contemporary independent haute horology, the present watch is a most impressive trophy for those who hold the endless pursuit of excellence in the highest regard.
Bringing together the very highest level of advanced horology with stunning aesthetics, the Tourbillon 24 Seconds Vision series was created as a version of Greubel Forsey's celebrated third invention, the ‘Tourbillon 24 Seconds’ mechanism, winner of Aiguille d’Or at the 2015 Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève. The inclined, high-speed tourbillon completes two and a half revolutions per minute. It took almost 15 years for Greubel Forsey to develop this timepiece: with two central hands and a small second hand. The manual winding tourbillon movement is housed in a very slender case thanks to the distinctive sapphire dome on the case back that creates the extra interior space necessary to enclose and display the tourbillon’s inclined face.
The Tourbillon 24 Seconds Vision is intended to be the ultimate classic Tourbillon Dress Watch, it is the smallest and thinnest wristwatch that Greubel Forsey have ever made. The amazing patented hand-wound movement rewards close inspection, developed as a completely new tourbillon system that is inclined at 25 degrees and makes one revolution in 24 seconds, it uses a fast rotation speed and inclined angle to solve the problem of critical positions of the oscillator in relation to gravity. The 25˚ angle and the rapid rotation of the tourbillon cage significantly improve the chronometric performance of a system containing only one tourbillon, especially in stable positions. The movement is powered by two coaxial series-coupled fast-rotating barrels, providing a power reserve of 72 hours, one of the barrels is equipped with a slipping spring to prevent excess tension on the mainsprings.
Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey is one of the greatest names in the exciting world of independent watch brands. Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey’s working relationship of over 20 years is founded on their shared technical creativity and quest for perfection. The two watchmakers are fabled for their exceptional and avant-garde horology, combining highly complicated mechanical functions with uncompromisingly provocative styling concepts.
Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have become legends in the world of modern independent watchmaking. Working together since 1992, when they were developing complicated movements for Renaud & Papi, Greubel and Forsey decided to branch out on their own in 1999, setting up as the independents, CompliTime Greubel, la Neuveville and Bureau d’Etude et Prototype, le Locle, respectively. From this moment forward, they are focused on designing a new generation of tourbillons specifically developed to improve the timekeeping of the mechanical watch.
Offering an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive examples of Greubel Forsey’s contemporary independent haute horology, the present watch is a most impressive trophy for those who hold the endless pursuit of excellence in the highest regard.
Bringing together the very highest level of advanced horology with stunning aesthetics, the Tourbillon 24 Seconds Vision series was created as a version of Greubel Forsey's celebrated third invention, the ‘Tourbillon 24 Seconds’ mechanism, winner of Aiguille d’Or at the 2015 Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève. The inclined, high-speed tourbillon completes two and a half revolutions per minute. It took almost 15 years for Greubel Forsey to develop this timepiece: with two central hands and a small second hand. The manual winding tourbillon movement is housed in a very slender case thanks to the distinctive sapphire dome on the case back that creates the extra interior space necessary to enclose and display the tourbillon’s inclined face.
The Tourbillon 24 Seconds Vision is intended to be the ultimate classic Tourbillon Dress Watch, it is the smallest and thinnest wristwatch that Greubel Forsey have ever made. The amazing patented hand-wound movement rewards close inspection, developed as a completely new tourbillon system that is inclined at 25 degrees and makes one revolution in 24 seconds, it uses a fast rotation speed and inclined angle to solve the problem of critical positions of the oscillator in relation to gravity. The 25˚ angle and the rapid rotation of the tourbillon cage significantly improve the chronometric performance of a system containing only one tourbillon, especially in stable positions. The movement is powered by two coaxial series-coupled fast-rotating barrels, providing a power reserve of 72 hours, one of the barrels is equipped with a slipping spring to prevent excess tension on the mainsprings.
Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey is one of the greatest names in the exciting world of independent watch brands. Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey’s working relationship of over 20 years is founded on their shared technical creativity and quest for perfection. The two watchmakers are fabled for their exceptional and avant-garde horology, combining highly complicated mechanical functions with uncompromisingly provocative styling concepts.
Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have become legends in the world of modern independent watchmaking. Working together since 1992, when they were developing complicated movements for Renaud & Papi, Greubel and Forsey decided to branch out on their own in 1999, setting up as the independents, CompliTime Greubel, la Neuveville and Bureau d’Etude et Prototype, le Locle, respectively. From this moment forward, they are focused on designing a new generation of tourbillons specifically developed to improve the timekeeping of the mechanical watch.