Photo Essay: Two beautiful timepieces from GP........the Bi-axail Tourbillon

Thanks to the wonderful team from the FJ Benjamin Group, Dimitri, Daphne and Kavyn , I was able to photograph two haute horlogerie pieces from Girard-Perregaux. The Bi-axial Tourbillon and the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges. Enjoy the close-up pics below


The awesome Bi-axial Tourbillon……….close up


Diameter: 45 mm
Height: 18.50 mm
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire case-back secured by 6 screws
Water resistance: 30 metres


The Bi-axial rotation in action.........



Girard-Perregaux movement GPE0201
mechanical with manual winding
Calibre: 15 1/3 ’’’
Fitting diameter: 34 mm
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)








Tourbillon: 113 components, 0.80 grams, one complete revolution in 3 minutes and 45
Seconds
Variable inertia balance fitted with gold adjustment screws
Balance spring: Phillips curve; Geneva Stud
Jewels: 28
Nickel silver main plate








Pink gold barrel bridges and central bridge
Power reserve: min. 72 hours, two quick-turning coaxial barrels
Functions: Bi-axial Tourbillon, hour, minute
Alligator strap with pink gold folding buckle
Limited edition of 33 pieces



Highly polished double bridges....



















Zach T
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Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges…….

Technical specifications

Limited and numbered edition of 50 pieces


Pink gold case
Diameter: 41 mm
Sapphire crystal
Case-back fastened with 6 screws
Water resistance: 30 metres



Close up of the 3 bridges....


















Girard-Perregaux GP9600C movement
Self-winding mechanical movement
Calibre: 32 mm
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)
Jewels: 30
Power reserve: minimum 48 hours
Functions: Tourbillon, hour, minute, small seconds on the Tourbillon
Alligator strap with deployant buckle



Lovely movement....




























Both watches were beautifully finished which are certainly the hallmarks of Girard-Perregaux watches. Indeed lovely to see them close up. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Zach T
Forum Moderator



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/18/2012 04:03AM by watchculture.

ciao Zach,
thanks for these beautiful pix, i never realized how many different depths were present on the three bridges tourby...This really gives some movement to the dial, making it a beautiful world to explore from any view angle.

regards from Milano,
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A sight to behold..... close-up of these two excellent timepieces

Zach T
Forum Moderator

I know there are many other brands that makes Tourbillon but I still think the Three Bridges Tourbillon is my reference watch.

Beautifully classy.

Thanks for the report and the pictures Zach!