
The tourbillon complication, as an addition to the mechanics of a watch
escapement, was first developed and patented by Abraham Louis Breguet in 1795.
It was designed to ingeniously counter the effects of gravity on the accuracy of a
mechanical timepiece.
By continuously rotating the entire balance wheel at a gradual revolution, the
tourbillon averages out and negates minor variances in accuracy.
The name tourbillon comes from the French word for whirlwind or hurricane. Over
the centuries, the tourbillon has represented the pinnacle of haute-horlogerie and
the high art of watchmaking. Visually, as well as technically, the tourbillon is a
moving dynamic function piece of wearable art.
Each tourbillon is individually handcrafted by a select, small group of master
horologists, capable of producing a set number of these incredible machines yearly.
Blending a new age, futuristic design with the intricate mechanics speaks to the
heart of avant-garde watchmaking and the spirit and ethos of Nubeo.