Greubel Forsey Double Balancier
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Greubel Forsey launched a new limited edition sapphire crystal case, injecting new vitality into the double balancer.
After Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey founded their iconic brand in 2004, the first thing they did was to create the Experimental Watch Technology (EWT) project. Since its establishment in 2005, this internal RD department has been a powerful channel for founders’ curiosity as they are seeking new ways to improve the performance of mechanical watchmaking.
Over the years, the work done by EWT has promoted the expansion of the Greubel Forsey watch field through a series of patented designs that the company calls basic inventions. The sixth invention-the double balancer-was patented in 2007. When the first models came out in 2013, the watch industry had never seen anything like it.
Five years later, the same is true, Koppelforth re-examined this unconventional design with a new double balancer sapphire. This special timepiece is limited to 11 pieces and can only be purchased through authorized retailers in North America.jacob and co astronomia for sale
For centuries, watchmakers have tirelessly looked for ways to reduce the negative impact of gravity on chronograph performance. One of Greubel Forsey's most interesting contributions to this ancient tradition is the double balancer, a timepiece designed to minimize the effects of gravity and maximize timing accuracy while maintaining a stable position.
How does it work? In a mechanical watch, the oscillator—including the balance wheel, hairspring, and escapement—is primarily responsible for maintaining the timing rate. Generally speaking, the more stable the beat, the more accurate the timing.
The double balancer has two oscillators, and each oscillator is independently clocked. Two advantages are that their rates can be averaged together to obtain a more accurate measurement. This is where the complex spherical differential of the double balancer comes into play. It calculates and then displays the result on the dial and sub-second display.luxury watches men
In addition, the oscillator itself has been carefully calibrated to mitigate the effects of gravity. If you look closely, you will find that both balance wheels are set to a 30-degree tilt. Coincidentally, the idea of tilting the balance wheel is related to the company's award-winning double tourbillon 30°, the first basic invention of Koppelforth.
Obviously more
The brain concept of Double Balancier will definitely attract watch lovers who like every mechanical detail. But you don't need to understand the complexity of the mechanism to appreciate its amazing performance in action. Thanks to the sapphire crystal case, there is more to see now.
Stephen Fauci explained that this is always our intention. "We chose sapphire because of its extraordinary transparency, which allows collectors to appreciate the movement’s unique 3D structure and manual finishing from all angles. Collectors can walk through the timepiece and appreciate its countless materials and decorations under the flood of light. noodle."replica swiss watches
After turning on the lights, we will focus more on the company's hand-finishing the legendary length of each surface and component. Everything from the balance wheel and constant differential to the central bridge has undergone advanced processing. The company's iconic black polished finish can be found on the side of the escapement platform and on the stunning blue dial. Pointing out another key detail, Forsey said: "The core words of the Goppelfort philosophy are also engraved on the side of the movement itself."
Although the company has been using sapphire crystals in its watchmaking industry for ten years, Forsey said there is still no shortcut. “We developed the groundbreaking sapphire crystal splint for Quadruple Tourbillon in 2008 and made our first sapphire crystal case for Double Tourbillon Technique in 2016. For Double Balancier Sapphire, we did not simplify the shape of the case. Just to make it easier to process. It retains the elegant proportions and complex curves created by real Greubel Forsey. Even after years of experience with sapphire crystal, this new case is still a real challenge."Breitling Endurance Pro replica
The exquisite and ruthless process used to make the case begins with a solid sapphire crystal. The bezel, case, back cover, and fluted crown all require more than 900 hours of milling, machining, and polishing before they can be completed and ready for assembly. The result is noble.
The double balancer is excellent in many ways. What is particularly impressive is how the overall design clearly expresses the symbiotic relationship between its technical and artistic elements. There is no doubt that this shared connection is still one of the most important cornerstones of the Gaupper Fortis watchmaking guidelines.Patek Philippe Grand Complications replica
