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You Spin Me Right Round

Say it quietly: you don't really need a tourbillon wristwatch, do you? As far as watch mechanisms go, the tourbillon is as antiquated as they come: invented more than 200 years ago to ensure precision in pocket watches. And with the avalanche of watches that connoisseurs are spoilt with these days, a tourbillon, which requires a measure of horological maturity from collectors to fully appreciate its origins, functionality and appeal, can feel like a bother or stretch to enjoy.

Or not. While all of the above are true, a tourbillon is one of the most

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