Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey present a new timepiece designed for a more active lifestyle: housed in a titanium case, water-resistant to 100 metres, this model features a large, extremely precise inclined balance. In creating this timepiece, the two watchmakers have taken up the challenge of visually combining sport and chronometry. The unique ovoid case, with its ergonomic profile and integrated lugs, offers the movement optimal protection. Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have been dedicated to the creation of innovative mechanisms since 2004. The spirit of invention and creativity are two essential components of the DNA of the Maison that bears their name. Thanks to this savoir-faire, the two watchmakers continue to explore and study new ways of combining the structure of the cases with the architecture of the movements. At the end of 2019, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey wrote a new chapter in watchmaking history, launching the GMT Sport: a model equipped with a completely innovative case with sculptural lines, combining ergonomics, robustness and comfort. Today, Greubel Forsey continues in this direction, presenting a new interpretation of the original timepiece case, featuring a brand new movement. The large, inclined balance is positioned at 7 o'clock. Aiming primarily at improving chronometry, it occupies the entire space offered by the arched case and sapphire crystal, indissolubly uniting form and function. Entirely developed and manufactured in the Greubel Forsey atelier, this balance is distinguished by its generous 12.6 mm diameter, ensuring optimal chronometric performance. To ensure precise adjustment of the moment of inertia, the balance crown features six gold adjustment screws, inserted in such a way as to limit air friction. Featuring two coaxial barrels mounted in series, the movement comprises 308 components and has a chronometric power reserve of 72 hours, indicated in a sector at 2 o'clock by a red-tipped openworked hand. The central hour and minute display, with polished steel openworked and profiled hands, is complemented by a small seconds hand on the inclined plane of the escapement at 8 o'clock, accentuating the depth and relief of this new calibre. Titanium, used for the mainplate and bridges, proved more difficult to finish by hand than steel and the alloy of silver and nickel, which further accentuates the technical and aesthetic value of this timepiece.
