SIHH 2012: New Laureato Tourbillon 3B Spinelle Watch by Girard Perregaux

In 1889 the company Girard Perregaux became the first watch manufacture, presented the watches with tourbillon and three gold bridges at an exhibition in Paris and won a gold medal. By becoming a pioneer in the development of such complications, the company for many years has not ceased to develop this area in its production. This year, the company once again is delighted its fans by the watch model with this complexity.
The new Laureato Tourbillon 3B Spinelle (Ref: 99071-27-001-21A) watch, exhibited at SIHH 2012, is the dedication to the legendary model of 1889s.
Tribute to the legendary predecessor the company has given by creating the original wristwatch with tourbillon, which consists of 72 units and performs one rotation per minute. The model is produced in a limited edition of 10 items, all timepieces are numbered, and so it will be rather difficult to buy this watch. Despite the complexity of this classic complication the company’s masters have experience in creating it for about 220 years.
The peculiarity of the Laureato Tourbillon 3B Spinelle (Ref: 99071-27-001-21A) watch, presented at the exhibition SIHH 2012 became a titanium case with satin treatment. The crystal is an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The bezel of the watch - octagonal, made with a satin polish. The case back is attached by six screws and also equipped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the individual number and hand engraving. The watch water resistant is up to 30 meters. The crown is made of white gold with rhodium-plated, engraved with the company’s logo GP. The hands are made of brushed finishing and coated with a luminescent compound.
The Laureato Tourbillon 3B Spinelle watch is made on the basis of the manufacturing mechanical self-winding mechanism 9600-0004. The mechanism consists of 241 parts and 31 jewels. The power reserve - 48 hours.
The watch bracelet, as well as the case are made of titanium and fitted with a folding clasp with a company’s logo. The line is issued in a limited edition of 10 items, the models are numbered.