In horology, a tourbillion (/ tʊərˈbɪljən /) or tourbillon (/ tʊərbɪˈjɒn /; French: [tuʁbijɔ̃] "whirlwind") is an addition to the mechanics of a watch escapement to increase accuracy.

A tourbillon is a mechanical complication found in the movements of certain high-end mechanical watches. It was invented during the era or the pocket watch and is both hypnotic and fascinating to …

Nov 22, 2018 · Discover the history of the tourbillon and how it works, and learn about some of the most famous and interesting tourbillon watches.

Feb 10, 2025 · What is Tourbillon? A tourbillon is a sophisticated mechanism designed to improve the accuracy of mechanical watches. Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon was …

Aug 20, 2023 · A “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 …

Sep 27, 2024 · The 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 …

Jun 21, 2024 · From its infancy in a Breguet letter to the latest triple-axis wonder, we explore the history of the tourbillon.

Mar 14, 2025 · The tourbillon, a marvel of horological engineering, is one of the most revered complications in high-end watchmaking. The tourbillon was designed to counteract the effects of …

May 30, 2025 · Tourbillon is French for “whirlwind”. It was invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1795 to improve a watch’s accuracy by counteracting errors caused by gravity in timekeeping devices. In …

Feb 10, 2025 · The tourbillon is a mechanical watch complication designed to improve accuracy by counteracting the effects of gravity on the watch’s balance wheel and escapement.