Balancier Contemporain Salmon

Availability: See the Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain at the Cellini boutique at 430 Park Avenue, NYC

• Limited Edition: 11 pieces
• Case: stainless steel
• Size: 39.6mm
• Movement: hand-wound manufacture movement
• Function: power reserve
• Power Reserve: approximately 72 hours
• Water Resistance: 30 m
• Dial: Multi-level with a visual opening for the balance wheel, polished bevel
• Caseback: sapphire crystal
• Hands: polished blue steel
• Factory Warranty: three years

A new stainless steel case for the Balancier Contemporain

In 2019, Greubel Forsey opened a new chapter in its history by presenting the particularly compact Balancier Contemporain, the first Greubel Forsey timepiece with a diameter of 39.6mm. Embodying all the codes of Greubel Forsey, exploring all three dimensions in detail without ever compromising on chronometric performance, the Balancier Contemporain is a real tour de force. Following the initial white gold and 5N red gold version, it is now offered in a limited edition new stainless steel case with a rich, multi-level salmon contrasting dial.

The entire world of Greubel Forsey in 39.6mm
With a diameter of only 39.6mm and a height of 12.21mm, the proportions of the Balancier Contemporain make it particularly unique, especially as Greubel Forsey timepieces usually have a larger diameter. The case is enhanced by three-dimensional variable geometry-shaped lugs that create subtle and elegant curves. These unique proportions are accentuated by contrasting finishes: a fully polished bezel and lugs, with a satin-brushed caseband and caseback. Above the bezel, the high-domed sapphire crystal adds further depth to the movement.

An architectural voyage
The Balancier Contemporain takes us on an architectural voyage several stories high. The journey begins with a black polished gold plate where the balance wheel takes pride of place at 6 o’clock. Higher up, a frosted and beveled bridge reveals the barrel drum with Greubel Forsey engraving. At 8:30, the small seconds hand moves on a slightly higher level. Higher up still, a delicate hand-frosted bridge displays the 72-hour power reserve. Further east, at 2 o’clock, the contrasting colours accentuate the temporal indications, and the off-centre position of the hour/minute dial is accentuated by finish of the minute circle. Positioned on a raised tripod bridge, the hours and minutes are displayed with a hand-polished flat surface and countersinks. The voyage ends with an opening in the dial that allows a glimpse of the large balance wheel, with its beveled and polished bridge.

A work of art hidden from view
The caseback of this timepiece reveals a true work of art created with all the mastery of traditional artisanal hand finishing of Greubel Forsey timepieces. A circular engraved disc indicating the limited number edition is displayed in the centre, surrounded by a white gold bridge, which features the Atelier’s key values written in engraved and black-polished letters, along with the characteristic olive-domed jewels set in gold chatons.

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