Complication

Tourbillon

A rotating carriage for the escapement, patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801.

Patented
1801

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  1. Landmark exampleFrançois-Paul JourneJourne opened his brand with one, in 1999.Person
  2. Often paired withMinute repeaterThe other showpiece of high complication.Complication

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