Whereas the tourbillon was originally invented to be a single-axis, rotating cage secured from above as well as below to carry the regulating organ of a mechanical pocket watch for improved timekeeping performance, the Palatial Flying Tourbillon Hours & Minutes presents this 224-year-old invention in a yet more spectacular way.
The one-minute flying tourbillon of this Palatial model features a delicately decorated cage that encapsulates the balance wheel, hairspring, escape wheel and a number of other crucially important components. This openworked cage not only features elaborate, handcrafted decorations, but is only secured from underneath, allowing for an unobstructed and full view at the ultimate refinement of its detailing and operation. It is a constellation of superbly finished components that, when assembled and fine-tuned expertly, allows the 194-component JCBM01 caliber to keep accurate time throughout its exceptionally long, 100-hour power reserve.