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Memorigin Dual Tourbillon watch showing two tourbillon regulators
Complications

Types of Tourbillons: Traditional, Flying, Multi-Axis and More

From traditional and flying tourbillons to multi-axis and dual constructions, discover how the main tourbillon architectures differ and what each brings to a watch.

ComplicationsDouble tourbillon movement showing the rotating escapement mechanism

What Is a Tourbillon? How It Works and Why It Matters

Learn what a tourbillon is, how its rotating cage works, why Abraham-Louis Breguet developed the mechanism, and how traditional, flying and multi-axis tourbillons differ.