Balancier GMT Convexe
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Balancier GMT Convexe

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At a glance
Price
CHF 380,000
Case size
42.9mm caseband x 44.9mm bezel
Thickness
15.1mm (17.6mm with crystals)
Case material
Titanium
Movement
Manual-winding, 496 parts, 72 jewels
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
50 meters
Limited
22 pieces
Availability
Limited edition
The brief

The Greubel Forsey Balancier GMT Convexe has been updated with a new blue colorway, featuring a blue titanium plate and blue oceans on the globe, complementing a matching blue rubber strap. The case size has been slightly reduced, and the crown now includes rubber inserts for improved ergonomics and a pop of color. This iteration maintains the signature three-dimensional "Watchscapes" dial and the convex case architecture.

  • Updated with a bright blue colorway
  • Features a blue titanium plate and blue oceans on the globe
  • Crown features rubber inserts matching the watch's color pop
  • Includes a matching rubber strap
  • Case diameter reduced from 43.5mm to 42.9mm
  • Bezel diameter reduced from 46.5mm to 44.9mm
  • Case thickness is 15.1mm (17.6mm with crystals)
  • Water resistance rated at 50 meters
Across the sources

The depth and layering visible from the dial side is a signature of Greubel Forsey, creating a fascinating 3-dimensional landscape coined as "Watchscapes".

Deployant

The case size was reduced by diminishing the overhang of the flared bezel and internal seals, resulting in a lower depth rating.

Monochrome Watches

The convex case, first seen in 2019, has evolved to sit beautifully on most wrists due to its curvature.

Deployant

The blue oceans on the revolving terrestrial globe now flood the surfaces of the bridges, which are decorated with a finely grained frosted texture.

Monochrome Watches

The case back displays a cities disc with summer time indications, a useful feature for travelers.

Deployant

The 30-degree inclined balance wheel, a signature in-house innovation, is designed to improve chronometric performance.

Monochrome Watches
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