tourbillons

They eschew fashion brands in favor of high-end watch makers that specialize in complications such as tourbillons, a watch component that counters the effects of gravity on a mechanical movement, and perpetual calendars.

Bulgari's CEO on Men's Watches -- for Women 2008

Just as buying a mechanical watch demands that you know your tourbillons from your chronometers, purchasing haute-joaillerie watches requires knowledge of the four Cs: carat, clarity, cut and color.

Time for Something Special Michael Clerizo 2011

As Jean Dunand only produces tourbillons, the all-new, blindingly radical Palace can be forgiven for its inclusion.

Hot Watches Ken Kessler 2010

As Jean Dunand only produces tourbillons, the all-new, blindingly radical Palace can be forgiven for its inclusion.

Hot Watches Ken Kessler 2010

Above this, where the cognoscenti prowl, prices reach six figures for perpetual calendars, tourbillons and minute repeaters.

So Many Watches, So Little Time Ken Kessler 2010

Above this, where the cognoscenti prowl, prices reach six figures for perpetual calendars, tourbillons and minute repeaters.

So Many Watches, So Little Time Ken Kessler 2010

One of the thinnest tourbillons to be launched this year was Richard Mille

Thinner Watches for Leaner Times Jemima Sissons 2010

Even so, tourbillons remain the "must-have" complication, the beacon at the top end of the market, an exercise in mechanical virtuosity.

Hot Watches Ken Kessler 2010

Above this, where the cognoscenti prowl, prices reach six figures for perpetual calendars, tourbillons and minute repeaters.

So Many Watches, So Little Time Ken Kessler 2010

One of the thinnest tourbillons to be launched this year was Richard Mille

Thinner Watches for Leaner Times Jemima Sissons 2010