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You have probably seen one before, maybe not in person, but in videos or pictures of those high-end timepieces, displaying a baffling cluster of metal components and springs, spinning gracefully on the dial, referred to as tourbillons. The tourbillons mesmerizing effect, pumping like a mechanical heart on the dial, adds an elegant complication to the mechanics of the watch escapement.

We take a beginners look at how the tourbillon works, from the history and why this mechanical art piece is known for the pinnacle of watchmaking.