Greubel Forsey presents a new edition of the Balancier 3, continuing the evolution of the movement first introduced in 2023. Housed in the Convexe titanium case measuring 41.50 mm across the case band, this edition introduces a finishing never before executed at the Atelier: a frosted titanium bridge hand-finished with a steel brush across its entire curved surface. Enhanced contrasts and multiple hues of blue further emphasise the purity of the movement, offering a renewed interpretation of the Balancier 3 while preserving its mechanical identity. 

The new edition of the Balancier 3 from the house of Greubel Forsey. It clearly works well with white. Photo courtesy Greubel Forsey. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette

The architecture of the timepiece is defined by three prominent bridges – the barrel bridge, the balance bridge and the large central bridge that supports the hours and minutes display and extends toward the small seconds disc. Together, they create a composition where each mechanical function remains clearly legible while contributing to a coherent architectural whole. 

The watch is powered by Greubel Forsey’s in-house variable-inertia balance wheel, measuring 12.60 mm in diameter and fitted with six gold mean-time screws. Composed of 282 components and powered by two fast-rotating series-coupled barrels, it delivers a 72-hour chronometric power reserve. The principal evolution of this edition lies in the treatment of the bridges. The balance and barrel bridges are executed in polished titanium, preserving a bright, reflective presence within the architecture. In contrast, the large central bridge introduces a new finishing language. Extending from the edge of the movement between 1 and 2 o’clock down to the rotating small seconds disc between 7 and 8 o’clock, it is distinguished by an exceptionally deep frosting, applied by hand with a steel brush across its curved surface. The timepiece has been brought out in a limited edition of just 22 pieces and is water-resistant to 164 feet (50 meters).  Special to The Gourmet Gazette https://greubelforsey.com/en