Patented by 18th century watchmaker Abraham Louis Breguet, the invention of the Tourbillon is often cited as the most significant development in watch history. It consists of a regulating mechanism (balance wheel with hairspring) and a lever escapement, which makes one revolution in one minute. It eliminates effects of friction and earth's gravity. Among the world's most gifted watchmakers, only a select few are capable of manufacturing a Tourbillon. When a watch's escapement is in a vertical position, the earth's gravity either accelerates or slows the balance movement, causing a rate gain or loss. The Flying Tourbillon compensates for the gravity-induced gain or loss with its mobile carriage. Strap it on and go to a sushi restaurant downtown. Or to a jazz club on the Westside. As you converse with companions during a night in the city, mention the Flying Tourbillon, the most hailed watch in modern human history. We're sure your friends' curiosity will be piqued. Because of the Tourbillon you'll be the life of the party.
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