Why This Obsolete Mechanism Makes Watches More Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
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Why This Obsolete Mechanism Makes Watches More Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
A tourbillon (French for "whirlwind") is a centuries-old mechanism built inside some of the world's most expensive watches. It was originally designed to improve the accuracy of pocket watches by rotating the escapement and balance wheel to help counter the effects of gravity. Today, collectors consider tourbillon watches works of fine art. The ...
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