100th Anniversary of the Flying Tourbillon: Glashütte Original Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920 – Limited Edition

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the Flying Tourbillon, one of the most sophisticated inventions in luxury watchmaking. It is said to have been designed by master Glashütte watchmaker Alfred Helwig. To celebrate his achievement, Glashütte Original has unveiled the Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920 – Limited Edition, featuring a classic and elegant dial.

Glashütte Original Alfred Helwig Tourbillon 1920 – Limited Edition

　This stunning masterpiece with a rose gold case is limited to 25 pieces. The dial is solid gold with a brushed silver coating. The railroad index ring and applied bar indices give it an elegant and classic look, while the filigree-finished rose gold baton-style hands complete the overall understated look.

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  Railroad index rings and rounded applied bar indexes give the watch a classic look
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  The dial is solid gold with a brushed silver coating.
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  The filigree flying tourbillon is hidden behind the case.
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  The most eye-catching feature is the seconds display at 6 o'clock, which is engraved with the word "Tourbillon."
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  The onion-shaped crown, which is easy to grip with your fingers, is also a design characteristic of German watches.
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  The tourbillon's balance and escapement rotate exactly 360° every minute, effectively negating the effects of gravity on accuracy.
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  Highlights include a sunburst barrel, Glashütte stripes on the three-quarter plate, blued screws, and screw-set gold chatons.

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Tourbillon hidden on the back of the case