The Flying Tourbillon was developed in the 1920's by the master craftsman Alfred Helwig, one of Germany's most remarkable watchmakers and instructor who taught at the German school of Watchmaking beginning with the year 1913.
The traditional tourbillon mechanism, designed to counter the effect of gravity on rate precision, is at anchored at both the top and bottom. Alfred Helwig's version implemented a cantilevered mechanism anchored on one side only, which led to it becoming known as ' flying tourbillon'.
The Flying tourbillon remains an extraordinary aesthetic and horological invention, and is presented with a blue steel tipped second hand in the manufactory's PanoLunar Tourbillon.
A strong presence, being elegant without desperately trying to catch attention, in other words Glashütte Original timekeepers. The German watchmakers latest tourbillon is the PanoLunar watch featuring a flying tourbillon including an off-center skeletonized rotor with a 21kt gold rotor.
The characteristic asymmetric design of the Pano timepieces finds the large hour/minute positioned to the left of the centre, in alignment of the flying tourbillon set within it and centered at hour seven.The new Panorama date display to the lower right presents black numerals on an ivory colored
ground, perfectly matched with the warm silver dial.
This elegant time is 40mm 18kt rosé gold case incorporates the all-new German automatic G.O. in-house caliber 93-02, with 48 jewels, 21.600 vph and a power reserve of 48 hours.
To the upper right, the moon phase display shows a golden moon and shimmering stars against a dark blue night sky.The placement of the dials has been determined in accordance with the divine proportion, otherwise known as the golden ratio, the legendary law of aesthetic harmony that has fascinated musicians, artists and architects throughout the history.
As a tribute to this fine Luxury brand, it is a pleasure to present a holographic display presentation of Glashütte at the 2013, Basel world. There is no doubt the impact and genuine creativity that exceeds it fine reputation. The essence of precision and the art of watchmaking takes another leap of distinction with tradition.
With amazing discovery of technology and sophistication of creativity, the milestones keep writing away the pages of history- as the enthusiasts and aficionados satisfy their lust of time and passion.
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