Grönefeld: Parallax Flying Tourbillon 1912
Grönefeld was started by Tim and Bart Grönefeld, two brothers who were born into a family of watchmakers. Prior to starting Grönefeld, the brothers worked at the famous Renaud et Papi manufacture. It was there that the brothers mastered and honed their craft. The name “Parallax” is derived from the precision of the readability of the central seconds hand. Parallax is defined as the apparent change in position of an object when the observer changes his own position. The in-house movement displays sophistication and craftsmanship at the very highest level.
FLYING TOURBILLON: Well-designed and impeccably executed tourbillons are particularly accurate timekeepers.
The flying tourbillon allows full appreciation of the concentric, rhythmic “breathing” of the balance hairspring, while ensuring high precision. As with the immaculately finished movement bridges, the tourbillon cage is crafted in stainless steel. Three days are required just for the hand finishing of the tourbillon components.
LARGE CENTRAL SECONDS: The precision of the Parallax Tourbillon is evidenced by the large central seconds hand. Normally a central seconds hand requires a friction spring to prevent small fluttering caused by play in the gear train.
PUSH-ONLY CROWN & POWER INDICATOR: In addition to the flying tourbillon and friction-spring-free central seconds, the Parallax Tourbillon has yet another innovative feature: rather than pulling the crown to set the time, which has the risk of damaging the fragile crown stem, it is pressed.
An indicator on the dial displays the function selected: “W” for Winding or “S” for time setting. When the time setting function is selected, both tourbillon cage bridge and the central seconds hand automatically return to their respective 12 o’clock positions and stop (or hack) while the time is set.
STAINLESS STEEL BRIDGES: Bart and Tim Grönefeld only use stainless steel bridges for their movements. As well as the superior hardness and durability of stainless steel compared to standard brass or nickel, the metal absolutely gleams when polished to a mirror finish. And as stainless steel does not oxidize, the gleaming finish lasts and lasts.
LIMITED EDITION: The Parallax Tourbillon is available in a red gold case of 43mm. The 1912 Stainless Steel model is a limited edition of 12 pieces … with this specific being the final #12 model.
The Grönefeld Parallax Tourbillon was awarded the prestigious 2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève for the best watch in the tourbillon category.
Read MoreFLYING TOURBILLON: Well-designed and impeccably executed tourbillons are particularly accurate timekeepers.
The flying tourbillon allows full appreciation of the concentric, rhythmic “breathing” of the balance hairspring, while ensuring high precision. As with the immaculately finished movement bridges, the tourbillon cage is crafted in stainless steel. Three days are required just for the hand finishing of the tourbillon components.
LARGE CENTRAL SECONDS: The precision of the Parallax Tourbillon is evidenced by the large central seconds hand. Normally a central seconds hand requires a friction spring to prevent small fluttering caused by play in the gear train.
PUSH-ONLY CROWN & POWER INDICATOR: In addition to the flying tourbillon and friction-spring-free central seconds, the Parallax Tourbillon has yet another innovative feature: rather than pulling the crown to set the time, which has the risk of damaging the fragile crown stem, it is pressed.
An indicator on the dial displays the function selected: “W” for Winding or “S” for time setting. When the time setting function is selected, both tourbillon cage bridge and the central seconds hand automatically return to their respective 12 o’clock positions and stop (or hack) while the time is set.
STAINLESS STEEL BRIDGES: Bart and Tim Grönefeld only use stainless steel bridges for their movements. As well as the superior hardness and durability of stainless steel compared to standard brass or nickel, the metal absolutely gleams when polished to a mirror finish. And as stainless steel does not oxidize, the gleaming finish lasts and lasts.
LIMITED EDITION: The Parallax Tourbillon is available in a red gold case of 43mm. The 1912 Stainless Steel model is a limited edition of 12 pieces … with this specific being the final #12 model.
The Grönefeld Parallax Tourbillon was awarded the prestigious 2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève for the best watch in the tourbillon category.
