Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet to counter the effects of gravity on a watch’s accuracy, the tourbillon is a rotating cage that carries the escapement and balance wheel. While its practical necessity in a wristwatch is debated, it remains the ultimate symbol of technical virtuosity—a mesmerizing, whirling dance on the dial.
Luxury watchmaking is one of the last bastions of ancient artistic crafts. The dial is not just a face; it is a canvas for master artisans.
