A tourbillon watch is a luxurious timepiece with a complex and captivating mechanical design. Unlike a traditional mechanical watch that merely relies on the force of gravity to keep time, a tourbillon watch has an extra escapement which compensates for the effects of gravity. The complexity of the mechanism gives engineers exquisite engineering challenges while providing craftsmen with the unique opportunity to hand assemble something really beautiful. Not only is it mesmerizing to observe, it also makes an excellent statement piece that you’ll treasure for years to come. A tourbillon watch reflects quality, independence, and sophistication: in short, an investment in yourself. Investing in this type of time piece demonstrates your appreciation for truly fine engineering and craftsmanship.
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SWAN & EDGAR HAND ASSEMBLED VORTEX TOURBILLON
British fighter planes earned a stellar reputation during WWII, but the pilots who flew them are often overlooked. WEW Petter, or Teddy to his friends, contributed greatly to the development of fighter planes, such as the Whirlwind, which combined speed and control to become an indispensable tool in the war effort, and is honoured with the Limited Edition Swan & Edgar Hand Assembled Teddy Vortex Automatic Red men’s watch. Over 30 watchmakers spent six months and 450 procedures (including 50 plates milled to forge the balance wheel) developing the timepiece.
The automated 320-part (19-jewel) movement was put together by hand. Skeleton dial takes centre stage within 315 stainless steel case with sapphire crystal glass, revealing the intricate workings of the watch. A watch with engineering prowess on par with fighter planes, the 12 Hour analogue performance ignores distractions and features few dials to obscure the stunning details. This clock is finished with a stainless steel case, engraved with the Swan & Edgar insignia, and a leather band in a striking shade of red. When put together, they serve as a fitting symbol of Petter’s innovation, which pushed the Allies closer to victory.
TOURBILLON SHEPHERDS – SUNSET RED
The Swan & Edgar Tourbillon men’s watch is a marvel of horological engineering, requiring the efforts of over 30 watchmakers, 6 months of development, and 450 processes to achieve its goal of embracing terse weightlessness and ensuring the balance wheel spins on multiple planes. Because of this, movement becomes more precise and elaborate. You can see the intricate escapement and balance wheel that are part of the hand-assembled 322-part, 19-jewel movement. Keeping the parts in place in these calls for a bold 50-plate milling procedure. The distinctive red dial fades into black to represent the transition from a Shepherd’s sunset into the night sky, when the stars beyond take over.
A black, hand-waxed leather strap with a folding butterfly clasp ensures the safety of the timepiece. The tourbillon movement may be admired in all its defying-gravity splendour thanks to the watch’s sapphire crystal glass front and skeleton caseback. This frenetic activity, like the constant cycling of day and night, serves as a reminder of the vastness of space that lies dormant in the shadows.
TOURBILLON – DAWN BLUE
The Swan & Edgar Tourbillon men’s watch is a marvel of horological engineering, requiring the efforts of over 30 watchmakers, 6 months of development, and 450 processes to achieve its goal of embracing terse weightlessness and ensuring the balancing wheel spins on many planes. Because of this, movement becomes more precise and elaborate. You can see the intricate escapement and balancing wheel that are part of the hand-assembled 322-part, 19-jewel movement. Keeping the parts in place in these calls for a bold 50-plate milling procedure. The dial fades from dawn blue to jet black, suggesting the change from day to night and evoking thoughts of otherworldly realms.
The sapphire crystal skeleton caseback reveals the gravity-defying tourbillon movement, while the abyss black hand-waxed first-layer leather strap secures it with a butterfly folding clasp. This whole thing is protected by a 315 steel housing. At dusk, when the sun sinks below the horizon, this flurry of activity serves as a reminder of the vastness of space that lies beyond the cover of night.
SWAN & EDGAR HAND ASSEMBLED INTRICACY TOURBILLON AUTOMATIC
Complexity of Hand-Put-Together Cuzner Swan and Edgar We only made so many of these limited edition steel watches with a tourbillon. A fashionable yellow men’s watch that also acknowledges the passage of time. Birmingham, England, is known for its long history in the jewellery industry, and this timepiece is a tribute to both Bernard Cuzner, a silversmith whose work during the Arts & Crafts movement influenced generations of designers, and Birmingham.
The 320-part, 19-jewel hand-assembled automatic movement of the watch was developed by 30 watchmakers over the course of six months using 450 operations, such as a 50-plate milling technique to produce the balance wheel. Strong and transparent thanks to its 315 Steel Case, the skeleton dial reveals the watch’s inner workings. The 12 hour analogue design’s bright indices and hands are reflected by sapphire crystal glass. The sleek and sturdy timepiece is finished off with a stainless steel caseback etched with the Swan & Edgar logo and a leather band in a dark, businesslike hue.
LIMITED EDITION SWAN & EDGAR HAND ASSEMBLED VORTEX
While the British fighter planes of World War II are legendary, the pilots who flew them are often overlooked. WEW Petter, better known as Teddy, contributed to the development of fast-yet-controllable fighter jets like the Whirlwind, and his work is commemorated by this limited edition, hand-assembled Teddy Vortex Automatic Blue men’s watch by Swan & Edgar.
Over the course of six months, 30 skilled watchmakers used 450 processes—including a 50-plate milling operation to manufacture the balance wheel—to create the wristwatch. It is driven by a hand-assembled automatic movement with 320 individual parts and 19 jewels. The sophisticated inner workings are on full display behind the skeleton dial, 315 Steel Case, and Sapphire Crystal Glass. The unimpeded display of the 12 Hour analogue performance reveals a watch with military-grade components befitting a fighter jet. The watch is finished with a leather strap in a deep blue colour and a stainless steel back that bears the inscription “Swan & Edgar.” These characteristics highlight Petter’s innovation, which contributed to the Allied victory.
What Is Swan and Edgar?
In 1812, George Swan and William Edgar opened a shop called Swan & Edgar with the intention of showcasing British workmanship and providing customers with one-of-a-kind, superior goods. This philosophy is still held by the current owners, the Fields family. This landmark shop was redesigned by the same renowned classical architect, Sir Reginald Blomfield, who also overhauled London’s West End. The Swan & Edgar store is steeped in history, having survived not one but two world wars while providing the nation with encouraging messages and cutting-edge products. Throughout its existence, the shop was held in high regard by notable athletes, military personnel, and even royalty. Now, when someone purchases a hand-assembled Swan & Edgar timepiece, they are taking home a historic piece of British culture.
Swan & Edgar‘s main goal is to provide you with a high-quality, functional watch at a price you can afford. They place a premium on combining good looks with solid construction and dependability. The Swan & Edgar guarantee is 5 years and each watch is manually built.
