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Tourbillon

A rotating cage containing the escapement and balance, designed to average positional errors.

Definition

What does Tourbillon mean?

A rotating cage containing the escapement and balance, designed to average positional errors.

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Why it matters

This term helps describe a watch’s construction, function, historical importance or market position. Understanding it makes specifications easier to compare and supports more informed buying decisions.

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