As a pre-SIHH teaser, the madmen behind Greubel Forsey revealed a watch with the world’s smallest foudroyante jumping seconds complication. Today in Geneva, the young brand put on a display showcasing the continued progress of three of its most important horological innovations.
GMT Earth
The new GMT is like the old GMT ? except when it isn’t. While the updated GMT Earth may seem identical to previous iterations of the timepiece, the construction has been totally revamped. The dial now includes a multi-level hour ring in synthetic sapphire. There’s nothing quite like a GMT from Greubel Forsey and the added visual benefit from the sapphire really elevates the whole architecture of the piece. However, the real reason people gawk over these watches is the titanium globe that rotates once every 24 hours and can be seen from both sides. Yes, even your crazy uncle that’s a card-carrying member of the Flat Earth Society won’t be able to deny this flawless globe. Greubel Forsey GMT Earth
Greubel Forsey GMT Earth

Différentiel d?Égalité

The most noteworthy aspect of the new Différentiel d’Égalité is that this is the first time that Greubel Forsey has included a dead-beat second in one of their timepieces. The watch has a regulated driving force that enables steady distribution of power from the mainspring barrel to the regulating organ, which allows the watch to keep precise time throughout its 60-hour power reserve. The timepiece is als...