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Bookmark or Share- Tourbillon - WikipediaIn horology, a tourbillion (/ t ʊər ˈ b ɪ l j ən /) or tourbillon (/ t ʊər b ɪ ˈ j ɒ n /; French: [tuʁbijɔ̃] "whirlwind") is an addition to the mechanics of a watch escapement to increase accuracy.
- Tourbillon Meaning - The Watch Movement Explained - Man of ManyA “tourbillon,” derived from the Latin word “turbo” meaning “spinning top” or “whirlwind,” is a specialized mechanism in horology where the escapement and balance wheel are housed in a rotating cage.
- Tourbillon Watch Movement Explained - The Slender WristA tourbillon is a mechanism in the watch’s movement that counters the effects of gravity. The escapement and the balance wheel are placed in a rotating tourbillon cage. The rotation counteracts the negative effects that certain positions can put them in that may affect accuracy and precision.
- SAVOIR FAIRE Everything you need to know about the tourbillonThe tourbillon is a regulating mechanism — an essential part of any watch — that consists of the balance wheel, balance screw, escape wheel and lever all encased within a tourbillon cage that constantly rotates on its axis.
- A Tourbillon Ups the Value of a Watch Exponentially. So What Is It? - GQThe tourbillon was invented by watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet around 1795, during the era of the pocket watch. Unlike the modern wristwatch, a pocket watch typically remained in two...
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