The British Horological Institute (BHI) launched this tourbillon model to improve understanding of Breguet’s invention. Model reference BHI150
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
The BHI were founded in 1858, and this watch was launched to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this event in 2008.
CONDITION
The role of the BHI is to promote clock and watch makers and preserve the skills – which is one reason Birth Year Watches are proud to be a business partner of the Institute. A tourbillon is still seen as one of the hardest things in watchmaking to do, so to show off the skills needed the BHI commissioned a short run of these watches to be made. The role of a tourbillon is to cancel out gravitational pull on the escapement, but revolving the escapement constantly. Frankly, it is not needed and the real reason now to have a tourbillon is to see bits of the watch spin round through the cut out on the dial! The tourbillon also acts as a seconds hand, as it makes one complete revolution per minute. The dial is clean, and we understand this watch has been worn sparingly – we supplied this watch tot he last owner over 10 years ago. The leather strap is nearly new, and we explain in the video why we haven’t changed it. The strap is held on with screw in pins rather than cheaper spring bars. The watch is signed on the dial, case and clasp.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
Please see the HD video for more detail. All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned. We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.
SIZE
Width with crown 46.0 mm
Width without crown 41.9 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 51.1 mm
Case Thickness 11.3 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
