Balancier Contemporain

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Greubel Forsey in 39.6 mm Overview: Collection: Balancier; Model: Balancier Contemporain; Functions: Manual winding movement, timepiece with four hands, hours and minutes, small seconds, power reserve, GREUBEL FORSEY regulating organ, stop balance.. Specifications: Case material: Stainless steel; Case diameter: 39.60 mm; Case height: 12.25 mm; Water resistance: 3 atm - 30 m - 100 ft; Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour; Power reserve: 72 hours; Limitation: Sold out. Description: Greubel Forsey unveils the final edition of the Balancier Contemporain, bringing a definitive close to this iconic calibre. Limited to just 33 timepieces and crafted in a rare 39.6 mm stainless steel case, this edition will be built and delivered exclusively in 2025, after which the Balancier Contemporain calibre will be permanently retired. More than a final chapter, this timepiece is a statement of purpose, honouring the legacy of the Balancier Contemporain with purity and restraint.; When it was introduced, the Balancier Contemporain redefined expectations by delivering the full Greubel Forsey experience in a compact diameter. This final edition preserves that achievement, with a high-domed sapphire crystal revealing a gold dial that plays with layers, textures and finishes. A sunburst blue hour-ring and deep blue indications create clarity and contrast, while the 12.6 mm in-house balance wheel, suspended above a flat, black-polished gold plate, draws the eye with technical depth and striking reflection.; The movement, composed of 256 hand-finished components, exemplifies Greubel Forsey's uncompromising commitment to excellence. Nickel silver bridges are frosted and spotted by hand, steel surfaces are flat black-polished, and jewels are set in gold chatons with polished countersinks. Even the surfaces invisible to the wearer are finished with the same dedication, ensuring each part stands as a miniature work of art.; While it is the last timepiece to house this calibre, it also marks the beginning of a new direction for Greubel Forsey, with a creative focus on small-diameter timepieces that explore new dimensions of mechanical expression, proportion, and elegance. The Balancier Contempo