by Elizabeth Doerr

Not so very long ago, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision in white gold won the coveted Aiguille d’Or at the 2015 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision in red gol

At the 2016 edition of the SIHH, Greubel Forsey presented an absolutely luscious black-dialed red gold version of this watch.

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision in red gold

And that is just the tip of the iceberg where Greubel Forsey’s new watches are concerned.

Quick Facts Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision in red gold
Case: 43.5 x 13.65 mm, red gold
Dial: solid gold, galvanized anthracite color, with enamel hour markers
Movement: hand-wound Caliber GF01r with 24-second tourbillon inclined at a 25-degree angle, 72 hours power reserve (twin fast-rotating spring barrels), free-sprung variable-inertia balance, 21,600 vph
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds; power reserve indicator

Greubel Forsey Double Balancier á Differential Constant

Double Balancier á Differential Constant

Once again, a duo of inclined balances characterizes a beautiful watch by Greubel Forsey, but this time they are connected by a constant spherical differential gear that provides steadier amplitude.

Greubel Forsey Double Balancier á Differential Constant

It is also set apart by a powerful three-dimensional look that pulls the observer down into the depths of the movement.

Quick Facts Double Balancier á Differential Constant
Case: 43 x 13.38 mm, white gold
Movement: hand-wound Caliber GF04 with two double balances inclined at 30° connected by a differential, free-sprung variable-inertia balances, 72 hours power reserve thanks to two serially operating fast rotating spring barrels, 21,600 vph
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds; power reserve indicator, four-minute constant differential rotation indicator
Limitation: 33 pieces
Price: 350,000 Swiss francs

Greubel Forsey Signature 1 in red gold

Signature 1

This new Greubel Forsey is a prime example of “simple” sophistication as well as being the most accessible watch in terms of price that the brand has released to date.

Greubel Forsey Signature 1 in platinum

Created by longtime Greubel Forsey senior watchmaker Didier J.G. Cretin, this original new timepiece stands out from the ultra-complicated examples the manufacture is known for while exuding the same extreme level of fine finishing.

Quick Facts Signature 1
Case: 41.4 x 11.70 mm, white gold, red gold, stainless steel, or platinum
Dial: solid gold, silvered
Movement: hand-wound Caliber GFS1, 54-hour power reserve, free-sprung variable-inertia balance, 18,000 vph
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
Limitation: 11 pieces each in white gold, red gold and platinum, and 33 in stainless steel (must be ordered in advance)
Price: 170,000 Swiss francs in gold

Le Garde Temps Naissance d’une Montre

Le Garde Temps Naissance d’une Montre

This project, which follows the “birth of a watch” from start to finish using only traditional techniques, now enters its sixth year – and thus the realization of a finished timepiece. This first piece of the limited edition of 11 has already been sold to an eager collector.

Le Garde Temps Naissance d’une Montre

In fact, almost all of the first eleven pieces that proudly boast the names of Greubel Forsey and Philippe Dufour on the off-centered dial have now been spoken for by seasoned collectors.

Quick Facts Naissance d’une Montre
Case: 45 x 15.1 mm, white gold
Movement: hand-wound and completely hand-made; one-minute tourbillon
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
Limitation: 11 pieces in white gold
Price: 450,000 Swiss francs