Purnell
Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland · Est. 2007
Founded by Maurizio Mazzocchi
Purnell is a Geneva-based watchmaker founded in 2007 and known for creating the fastest and most elaborate tourbillon complications ever made, including the Escape II featuring two superimposed tourbillons rotating at 30 seconds per revolution. The brand targets collectors who seek extreme mechanical spectacle.
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Escape — The brand's signature line featuring ultra-fast double-axis tourbillons, culminating in the Escape II with two superimposed tourbillons completing a revolution every 30 seconds.
- Spherion — A triple-axis spherical tourbillon concept pushing the mechanical limits of tourbillon watchmaking to their extreme.
Timeline
- 2007 — Maurizio Mazzocchi founds Purnell in Geneva with a mission to create the world's fastest and most spectacular tourbillons.
- 2018 — Purnell unveils the Escape II, featuring two superimposed tourbillons rotating every 30 seconds — claimed as the world's fastest double tourbillon.
- 2022 — The Spherion triple-axis tourbillon is introduced, further establishing Purnell among the most extreme complication makers in haute horlogerie.
- 2025 — Continues pushing haute horlogerie boundaries with the Escape II and triple-axis tourbillon complications, maintaining ultra-limited production from its Swiss atelier.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purnell
- What makes Purnell tourbillons special?
- Purnell specialises in ultra-fast tourbillons — their Escape II features two superimposed cages completing a full rotation every 30 seconds, far faster than conventional 60-second tourbillons.
- Where is Purnell based?
- Purnell is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, at the heart of haute horlogerie.