Watch Review | Greubel Forsey

Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey blend art and science to create imaginative watches that blur the lines between horology and architecture. Designed to captivate , each Greubel Forsey timepiece is the envisioned through an architectural prism, exhibiting a highly developed sense of proportion, style and history. One of its latest that is making its debut at the SIHH 2010 , the new Double Tourbillion Technique, using the ground breaking Double Tourbillon 30° mechanism as a jump off point , but that’s where the similarities end , several elements have been added, including four fast-rotating co-axial barrels guaranteeing 5 days (120 hours) of power reserve. Coupled of this barrels is the visible spherical differential that drives the power reserve indicator . The hour are displayed on a transparent sapphire crystal ring fitted inside the inner circumference of the bezel to ensure full visual access to the three dimensional depth of the mechanism .

Transparency is also reflected in luminous open worked signature Greubel Forsey hands and both the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock and sub seconds dial at 9 o’clock are enhanced by their red triangular pointers. The 47.5 in diameter cases comes in gold or platinum, which displays a degree of construction and decorative nuance that is well matched to the workmanship of the hand finished calibre GF02s.

With the Double Tourbillon Technique, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have created a truly stunning timepiece that is faithful to their philosophy of technical visibility. Each and every element of the mechanism is enhanced and displayed without overshadowing the others. The price for this one of a kind timepiece is around $ 399,000 - 470,000.