Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Historique

Conkers · 2019-07-09T19:30:03Z

Conkers' Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Édition Historique returns from service, featuring a new purple strap and insights on accuracy and ownership.

Conkers shares the return of his Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Édition Historique from service, showcasing it with a new purple strap. This post offers a rare glimpse into the ownership experience of a highly complex independent timepiece, emphasizing both its aesthetic appeal and the practical aspects of maintenance and accuracy.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Édition Historique is highly accurate, having won the Grand Prix de l’Aiguille d’Or in 2010. The Double Tourbillon 30 Technique also won the International Chronometry Competition in 2011, underscoring the brand's precision.
The depth and multiple layers of the Greubel Forsey movement are evident even in photos, and the purple strap adds a cool, fun factor to the sophisticated micro-machinery.
The purple strap is a perfect complement to the rose gold case, enhancing the special nature of the timepiece.
The watch's size is a point of curiosity, with questions raised about its exact dimensions and how it wears on the wrist.
The watch evokes a 'Thanos infinity gauntlet vibe,' highlighting its imposing presence and unique aesthetic.

The Discussion

mpg13

Jul 9, 2019

Fantastic watch and cool strap

I'm curious, nobody ever mentions how well GF watches with their amazing complications keep time. What's your experience?

Conkers

Jul 9, 2019

Thank you. Good question.

In my experience they are very accurate and never need adjusting in regular use but I must confess I don’t obsess about accuracy so haven’t attempted to measure them scientifically. Taken from wiki “.....won the Grand Prix de l’Aiguille d’Or in 2010 for the Double Tourbillon 30° Édition Historique in 5N red gold (ie this watch); and the International Chronometry Competition in 2011 for the Double Tourbillon 30 Technique (my other GF at present)”. The latter in particular is a pretty serious awar

jleno

Jul 9, 2019

Love the purple strap with this gold GF!

Gives it a bit of a Thanos infinity gauntlet vibe

Conkers

Jul 9, 2019

Thank you! Yes I am pleased with my purple request. I actually have a purple one also for my Technique but it remains on the bottle green for the moment. [nt]

amanico

Jul 9, 2019

What a collection you have! Another marvel from your " magic stable ". [nt]

Conkers

Jul 9, 2019

Thank you N! Appreciate the comment! [nt]

Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Historique

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