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 · How does a tourbillon work? At its most basic level, a tourbillon is a rotating cage that contains the entire balance with its spring, escape wheel, and lever. This cage is usually connected …

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 …

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 …

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.

Feb 19, 2024 · A 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.

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 …

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.