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Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey Balancier S2
A surprising, inventive and rare wristwatch with inclined balance wheel, power reserve and box, part of an 88-pieces limited edition
- Estimate
- CHF80,000 - 160,000€85,500 - 171,000$92,200 - 184,000
CHF139,700
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Greubel Forsey
- Year
- Circa 2022
- Case No
- 05 211
- Model Name
- Greubel Forsey Balancier S2
- Material
- Titanium
- Calibre
- Manual, jeweled
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber Greubel Forsey strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Titanium Greubel Forsey double deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42.5mm Diameter without bezel and 46.5mm Diameter including bezel
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, strap and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Greubel Forsey polishing cloth, loupe, presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
When launched in 2020, the Greubel Forsey Balancier S stunned the watch world thanks to its convex case and crystal shape and its unique balance wheel positioning, featuring a 30 degree angle compared to the rest of the movement.
The present piece is the evolution of that model: the Balancier S2. The overall setup of the watch is similar to the previous iteration, featuring the namesake inclined balance wheel, a gargantuan bridge on the dial side with holds and showcases the geartrain to the hands, the exposed dual mainspring barrel, the power reserve indication, and a small second subdial. Compared to the previous version, however, the present model presents simplified details. Most notably, gone is the engraved bezel (the gravure has been moved to the edge of the caseback) in favour of a smooth satin finish - daunting to execute on a convex case, by the way. The bands also feature a more refined and restrained look, trading off the blacked out middle section in favour of a more classical and very elegant horizontal satin finish, and a similar treatment has been reserved to the crown which now features more ergonomic grooves and a more complex finish.
Extremely hard to come by due to its 88-pieces production run and offered in virtually NOS condition complete of all its accessories, the present piece is an imaginative bold and attractive reinvention of watchmaking for the 21st century.
Please note that the manufacture offers free servicing within six months of the purchase of the present piece at auction.
The present piece is the evolution of that model: the Balancier S2. The overall setup of the watch is similar to the previous iteration, featuring the namesake inclined balance wheel, a gargantuan bridge on the dial side with holds and showcases the geartrain to the hands, the exposed dual mainspring barrel, the power reserve indication, and a small second subdial. Compared to the previous version, however, the present model presents simplified details. Most notably, gone is the engraved bezel (the gravure has been moved to the edge of the caseback) in favour of a smooth satin finish - daunting to execute on a convex case, by the way. The bands also feature a more refined and restrained look, trading off the blacked out middle section in favour of a more classical and very elegant horizontal satin finish, and a similar treatment has been reserved to the crown which now features more ergonomic grooves and a more complex finish.
Extremely hard to come by due to its 88-pieces production run and offered in virtually NOS condition complete of all its accessories, the present piece is an imaginative bold and attractive reinvention of watchmaking for the 21st century.
Please note that the manufacture offers free servicing within six months of the purchase of the present piece at auction.
Greubel Forsey
Swiss | 2004With the introduction of the Double Tourbillon 30 at Basel World in 2004, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey became major players in the world of haute horology and independent watchmaking. Their firm concentrates on high-end complicated movements with precision timekeeping and the highest quality hand finishing. They achieve this with movements featuring multiple tourbillons and inclined balance wheels — tourbillons designed for wristwatches. Forsey joined Greubel's team at Renaud & Papi SA, a high-complication specialist now part of Audemars Piguet. The team participated with Harry Winston and their Opus 6 project. In the span of 12 years, the firm has become highly sought-after by collectors for their innovative timekeeping and industrial design.
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