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Greubel Forsey

Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incline | A pink gold 24 seconds inclined tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication, Circa 2008

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Auction Closed

June 9, 05:37 PM GMT

Estimate

125,000 - 225,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incline

A pink gold 24 seconds inclined tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication, Circa 2008


Dial: anthracite

Caliber: GF01 mechanical, 36 jewels

Movement number: 0915, no. 12

Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws 

Case number: 00900, no. 12

Closure: 18k pink gold Greubel Forsey double folding clasp 

Size: 44 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial, and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Greubel Forsey presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Authenticity dated September 24, 2008, leather bi-fold, loupe, polishing cloth, and a pair of gloves 

Since launching their eponymous brand in 2004 having met at famed complication maker Renaud & Papi, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have been responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of some of the most complex and innovative watches of the 21st century. Their watches have been awarded multiple awards from the likes of Grand Prix de l’Aiguille d’Or at the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), with groundbreaking complications like their Double Tourbillon 30° (DT30°), the Quadruple Tourbillon à Différentiel, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné.

 

The Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné is presented in the signature Greubel Forsey asymmetric case design, in this instance constructed from pink gold. The enlarged aperture at 7 o’clock houses the exceptionally light (0.39 grams) and high speed tourbillon mechanism that completes its full rotation in 24 seconds whilst inclined at 25 degrees, (The mechanism is also visible through an aperture in the case side).

 

Greubel Forsey has kindly agreed to issue a Service Rights Certificate to the buyer of this lot. This certificate entitles the new owner to visit an official retailer of Greubel Forsey for a complete servicing as well as full update of the owner book and validation of the two-year owner warranty. The new owner will also be eligible to have the leather strap changed and fitted for their usage. Additional terms and conditions to this unique offering can be furnished upon request. The dial also incorporates a large power reserve indicator (graded to 72 hrs) and constant seconds register.  The GF01 twin barrel movement has 36 jewels, and is adjusted in 6 positions, and is all hand engraved and finished.

 

Greubel Forsey has kindly agreed to issue a Service Rights Certificate to the buyer of this lot. This certificate entitles the new owner to visit an official retailer of Greubel Forsey for a complete servicing as well as full update of the owner book and validation of the two-year owner warranty. The new owner will also be eligible to have the leather strap changed and fitted for their usage. Additional terms and conditions to this unique offering can be furnished upon request.