Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné, No. 53
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2013
Maker / issuer
Greubel ForseyThe Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné, No. 53, is an asymmetrical platinum wristwatch dated circa 2013. The watch is powered by the mechanical caliber GF01 movement with 36 jewels, featuring a fast-rotating 24-second tourbillon carriage inclined at a 25-degree angle.
Its 18k gold anthracite dial features applied Arabic and baton numerals, an outer five-minute track, subsidiary seconds, and a fan-form 72-hour power reserve indicator. Measuring 43.5 mm wide, the circular platinum case incorporates an asymmetrical contour and a partially glazed band allowing side views of the inclined tourbillon.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Jewels
- 36 jewels
- Caliber
- Cal. GF01
- Case Width
- 43.5 mm
- Case Number
- 02 085
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 1 022
- Maker / attribution
- Greubel Forsey
- Tourbillon Specification
- 25° inclined angle, 24-second rotation
Design
- Visible features
- • Large dial aperture revealing the 25-degree inclined tourbillon carriage and bridge • Anthracite dial with applied Arabic '12' and baton indexes, along with arrow-tipped hour and minute hands • Polished platinum case with an asymmetrical case band expansion accommodating the tourbillon assembly • Semicircular subsidiary seconds track nested near the tourbillon aperture • Visible segment of a black leather strap attached via curved lugs
- Dial Display and Tourbillon Aperture
- The source documents an "18k gold anthracite dial" fitted with applied Arabic and baton numerals and an "outer ring for five minutes divisions". Direct observation shows the applied Arabic "12", baton hour markers, and arrow-tipped hands against the anthracite surface. A wide dial aperture exposes the inclined tourbillon bridge and carriage. The dial plane also incorporates a semicircular subsidiary seconds track nested near the tourbillon opening, alongside a catalogued "fan-form sector for 72 hours power reserve indication".
- Movement Details and Documentation Limits
- Auction documentation records the movement as a "Cal. GF01 mechanical movement" with "36 jewels" and an "inclined at 25° angle and 24 seconds rotation tourbillon carriage". The piece is catalogued as model "NO. 53", with "MOVEMENT NO. 1 022" and "CASE NO. 02 085". The listing provides an approximate date of "CIRCA 2013" and notes that the case, dial, and movement are signed. Because the movement rear, inner caliber plates, and clasp are not depicted in the image, verification of these internal specifications and numbers relies on the Christie's catalogue entry.
- Case Architecture and Visible Construction
- The timepiece features a circular platinum case catalogued at 43.5 mm wide, with an asymmetrical case band expansion. Visible inspection shows the asymmetric flank designed to house the inclined regulator, along with curved lugs holding a black leather strap. The cataloguer describes the case as having a "partially glazed band to view the inclined tourbillon" and a "glazed display back secured by six screws". The rear glazed case back and the catalogued platinum double deployant clasp are not visible in the front photograph.
Identification
- Serial number
- Case no. 02 085, Movement no. 1 022
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Glazed case back and movement rear are obscured from view in this photograph
- Research required: Platinum double deployant clasp cited in the auction listing is not shown in the image