Greubel Forsey / Double Tourbillon 30°
Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30°
Collection profile · 2004
Greubel Forsey’s foundational double-tourbillon invention pairs a 30° inclined inner cage with a four-minute outer carriage, creating a highly visible, mechanically expressive signature that established the brand’s identity in modern high horology.
Why it matters
This is the watch that defines Greubel Forsey’s technical DNA: it is both an invention piece and the reference point for later brand complications, making it the clearest entry in the maison’s historical catalog.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2024 — Greubel Forsey’s official history page continued to present Double Tourbillon 30° as the maison’s first invention and foundational concept.
- 2024 — The original series is documented on the brand site as 144 pieces produced from 2004 to 2010.
- 2024 — The complication’s design remains defined by the 30° inclination and the 60-second inner / four-minute outer rotation rhythm.
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