In 2004, Greubel Forsey released their first mechanical marvel, the Double Tourbillon 30° featuring a patented 30° inclined tourbillon carriage, which revolutionized high-end watchmaking. The tourbillon is set within another, and effectively compensates for gravity-related errors. The exterior tourbillon is inclined at 30°, rotating every 60 seconds, while the inner tourbillon carriage rotates every four minutes. The double tourbillon mechanism improves timekeeping by averaging out positional errors due to gravity, ensuring better chronometric performance.
The Double Tourbillon 30° Technique Blue was presented at Baselworld in 2018 and again highlights the level of complexity and innovation Greubel Forsey brings to haute horlogerie. The model was produced in a limited number of 33 timepieces, 11 each in platinum, white gold and like the present watch, titanium. Based on the earlier Double Tourbillon 30°, the new model features a blue movement with 22 karat gold black finished highlights like the cover for the four coaxial barrels engraved “Greubel Forsey Four Coaxial Barrels” in bas relief. The double inclined tourbillon is seen at 6 o’clock, with a four minute recorder visible on top. A unique aspect of this model is the hand engraved plates attached to both side of the case side, which are values they attribute to fine watchmaking: “Savoir-Faire”, “Inventeurs Horlogers”, “Créativité', 'Technicité”, “Univers Original”, “Bienfacture d'Exception”, “Oeuvre Unique”, “Noblesse Esthétique”, “Inventeurs Horlogers”, “Créativité' and 'Technicité”.
Today’s collectors seek watches for many reasons, from design and aesthetics, to wearability, innovation, and hand-craftsmanship. Greubel Forsey set their goal to innovate and hand finish movements at the very highest levels, and this 2019 Double Tourbillon 30° Technique Blue, with the prestigious 01/11 serial number, is a superb representation of their ethos. Consigned by the original owner, the present example is in exceptional, like-new condition, and complete with its original box, dedicated owner’s book, and guarantee. It is an incredible, seminal piece by an independent manufacturer that builds upon the foundation for the brand’s current success.
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