AWC Pendulum Tourbillon
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.
Movement
- Movement
- Hand winding mechanical Tourbillon movement
- Frequency
- 21600 vibrations/hour (3Hz)
- Tolerance
- -10 / + 30 seconds per day
- Power Reserve
- 42 hours
- Jewels
- 19
- Movement Dimensions
- Ø 30 mm, thickness 5.10 mm
Case
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Dimensions
- Ø 40 mm
- Functions
- Upper displaced hour and minute hands, Tourbillon at 6H
- Glass
- Scratch-proof sapphire crystal
- Dial
- White
- Hands
- Blued steel, dagger style hands
- Case Back
- Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
- Crown
- Screw down crown
- Water Resistance
- 30 meters / 165 feet - 3 ATM
Strap
- Material
- Handcrafted alligator leather black
- Buckle
- Stainless steel
- Functions
- Upper displaced hour and minute hands, Tourbillon at 6H
- Glass
- Scratch-proof sapphire crystal
Additional information
- Design
- Handcrafted alligator leather black
- Limited Edition
- Limited to 500 pieces worldwide
- Warranty
- 2 Year International Warranty against manufacturing defects, with optionally an extension to 5 years at a fee of € 600,-
- Glass
- Scratch-proof sapphire crystal
Price on request