The latest additions to the enchanting Art Piece Collection from Greubel Forsey brand is a superior Art Piece 2, Edition 1 Watch. This model is the right watchmaking statement, which is also a celebration of knowledge and art work of two men who stand behind this Swiss brand. With secret messages and interesting Chorologic illusions, this elegant timepiece will certainly be the center of attention of all who saw it, and especially fans of Swiss watchmaking, which will enjoy it on more levels than anyone else.
Greubel Forsey Art Piece 2, Edition 1 watch got really difficult task because his predecessor with all similar properties, really thrilled lovers of horology. This model, like his ancestor, contains a small sculpture hidden in the crown, which can be seen through a series of lenses. In this case, the miniature effigy lodged in the crown is a microscopic engraving of the Double Tourbillon 30º, a complication intimately associated with the brand and the first invention patented by Greubel Forsey in 2001, presented to the world at large in 2005.
If you want to know what time it is, for this model, you will need a bit of insider knowledge. By depressing the pusher at 4 o’clock, a fan revealing the hours is activated to show the hour and minute, indicated by two of Greubel Forsey’s omnipresent triangles.
Attractive texture of bronze dial gives a touch of warmth to cool titanium case of this model, exuding retro vibration of seventies.
Signatures of watchmaker who worked on this model were engraved in a wonderfully designed back of the watch, which is a real contrast in relation to the decorated dial.
Only a few of these Greubel Forsey’s watch will be produced each year, and one will cost around €700,000.