The new "Ballancière 3" has been added to Greubel Forsey's "Convex" collection. This model features a dial that exposes the movement mechanism and the bridges that span it. Two types of dials are available: a black dial and a blue dial.
A polished bridge that conveys the craftsman's passion
The new Greubel Forsey "Convex" collection has been expanded with the addition of the new "Ballancière 3." It will be available in two models, one with a black dial and one with a blue dial, and each color will be sold in limited quantities of 88 pieces.


This model features three bridges on the dial and the company's signature convex case. The movement mechanism can be seen through the dial, with the balance wheel at 5 o'clock, the small seconds at 7:3, and the barrels at 10 o'clock and 1 o'clock. While the large 12.6mm diameter balance wheel is a sight to behold, the bridges supporting each mechanism are particularly impressive.
Two V-shaped bridges support the barrel and balance, respectively, while a bridge that crosses the dial diagonally supports the hour, minute, and small seconds hands. Each bridge is hand-polished, and is positioned not only as a functional component supporting the movement parts, but also as a highly aesthetic design that impresses the viewer.

The small seconds feature a red triangle marker, but it's a fixed, graduated disc that rotates. The two barrels rotate relatively quickly, completing one revolution in approximately 3.2 hours. The top features a spiral motif that's increasingly being adopted in the Convex collection. The watch has a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
The rounded convex case is made of lightweight and corrosion-resistant titanium, and the lugs are screwless, a first for the company.


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