Tourbillon watches
The escapement is mounted in a rotating cage to average out positional errors in timekeeping. Watchnik lists 25 tourbillon references across 23 models, from 38.4 mm to 44 mm.
- Models
- 23
- References
- 25
- Omega
- 15 models
- Breitling
- 5 models
- Patek Philippe
- 3 models
How a tourbillon works
In an ordinary watch the escapement sits fixed on the movement, so gravity pulls on it differently as the watch changes position. A tourbillon places the balance and escapement in a small cage that turns, usually once a minute. The aim is to average the effect of gravity across positions. The cage is visible through an opening in the dial or the case back, which is much of the appeal.
Notable tourbillon watches
Every watch with a tourbillon
Tourbillon models
Related complications and movements
- Chronographs 669 models
- Moon phase watches 93 models
- Watches with a power reserve indicator 52 models
- Perpetual calendars 45 models
- Flyback chronographs 32 models
- Annual calendars 32 models
- Split-seconds chronographs 28 models
- Skeleton watches 26 models
- World time watches 20 models
- Minute repeaters 19 models
- Alarm watches 13 models
- Big date watches 8 models