Hands-On Review of the Sylvain Pinaud Tourbillon
Sylvain Pinaud’s new Tourbillon watch builds on the design language of the earlier Origine while introducing a high‑speed 30‑second tourbillon that rotates twice per minute. Housed in a 39 mm case available in titanium or platinum, the movement features a hand‑wound, three‑Hz calibre with a 100‑hour power reserve, a white opal‑like central dial, and a zero‑reset seconds sub‑dial. The tourbillon’s over‑coil hairspring and free‑sprung balance are set in a three‑armed cage, and the double‑barrel layout is open‑worked to showcase the large train wheels and intricate angles of the regulator. The watch combines technical prowess with refined finishing, offering hours, minutes, and seconds functions, sapphire crystal, 30 m water resistance, and a leather strap with a pin buckle. Limited to just 30 pieces, the Tourbillon is priced at CHF 180,000 excluding taxes and is sold directly by Sylvain Pinaud, targeting collectors who appreciate independent haute‑horlogerie and the visual impact of a fast‑rotating tourbillon.
Buying Time Analysis: The Sylvain Pinaud Tourbillon exemplifies cutting‑edge independent watchmaking, showcasing high‑speed tourbillon engineering, limited‑edition exclusivity, and exceptional craftsmanship that underscore its significance in the haute‑horlogerie landscape.
