To kick off this summer of hope to enjoy more space and more carefree times, Breguet is celebrating the 220th anniversary of the invention of the tourbillon, patented on June 26th 1801. In the third millennium, this invention has become the symbol of watchmaking expertise. Breaking records for thinness, size, weight, speed and regularity, and using ever more high-tech materials, the tourbillon has become the epitome of performance and mastery in fine watchmaking. Over the last 20 years, its production has undoubtedly increased more than tenfold compared to the previous two centuries. This GMT presents a selection of these models. Above all, it heralds the launch of The Millennium Watch Book collection, in the wake of the publication last winter of the essential book on contemporary watchmaking from our publishing house. This collection of ten additional volumes to be successively released up to 2030 is divided into annual themes. In 2021, The Millennium Watch Book - Tourbillon will be published. Our confidence in – and passion for – watches, which we have proudly proclaimed since the year 2000, naturally inspires us to look ahead until at least 2030. We are not the only ones to be undertaking various projects and to believe in clearer skies as the months go by, as the organizers of watch events appear to be making a concerted effort to make the fall 2021 season a festival of face-to-face encounters. Let's hope things will indeed go as planned. Until then, this summer reading filled with smooth and vibrant timepieces awaits you, right on schedule.
For every taste
In this issue, GMT’s editors present over 30 new products, along with numerous in-depth articles, including one on material innovation, which is back in the spotlight this issue.
Features include coverage of Parmigiani Fleurier’s 25th anniversary with an interview from the company’s new CEO Guido Terreni. We take a look at Perrelet, which is now equipping two of its flagship collections with its first COSC-certified automatic manufacture movement. Our editorial watchmaker has analysed TAG Heuer’s Carrera automatic tourbillon chronograph and explains why he is so impressed.
Elsewhere in the magazine, you can discover Frédéric Grangié (CEO of Chanel Horology & Jewellery) and Laurent Dordet (CEO of Hermès Horloger), who talk about their participation in Watches & Wonders and the spectacular breakthroughs of their respective brands.
Not forgetting our latest in-house photoshoot that takes readers on a journey across the beautiful Lake Zurich on a traditional motorboat whose passengers are wearing watches that were made for splashing around in summer.
As a World Tempus reader, we are delighted to offer you the latest digital version of this GMT magazine that you can download here. Happy reading!
