AWC, Day Date Tourbillon, Stainless Steel, men's, Ø 40 mm, LE 077/500
| Grade | Description | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | € 1,995.00 |
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CollectWeb number
WAWCDDTOURB01a
Product attributes
Watch type:
Wrist watches
Brand:
AWC
Model:
Day Date Tourbillon
Case material:
Stainless Steel; Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Case dimensions:
Ø 40 mm
Glass/Crystal:
Scratch-proof sapphire crystal
Bezel material:
Stainless steel
Dial:
White
Caliber:
Genuine Seagull ST8007
Bracelet/Strap:
Handcrafted alligator leather black
Box/Papers:
Without box or papers
Description
Some parts in a mechanical watch are so tiny and vulnerable that gravity disorients them, causing accuracy fluctuations depending on the position in which the watch is kept. A tourbillon (pronounced "TOUR-bee-yon") defies gravity and provides greater precision in the timekeeping of a mechanical watch by protecting those parts. This high complication remains one of the most difficult and complex movements to master. Historically, tourbillons have commanded top prices and were out of reach of all but the extremely wealthy. Very few watch houses have the time and experience to produce tourbillon watches, driving up prices even higher. Watch houses usually produce a few dozen pieces of tourbillon watches each year, as only the most skilled watchmakers are capable of making the handcrafted movement. Considered one of the most complex watch complications, tourbillons are prized for their engineering and design principles. The higher price is attributable to the complexity of the tourbillon mechanism, which is created within extremely tight mechanical tolerances with specialized tooling. Crafting a tourbillon requires more parts and time than in other movements. Dedicated tools and machinery are required to manufacture a tourbillon as well as special lightweight and durable metals.23 Jewels. Hour and minute hands at center, Retrograde date indicator at 10H, Retrograde weekday indicator at 2H, Tourbillon at 6H. Limited edition 077/500.