tourbillion

variants or tourbillon

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Recent Examples of tourbillion This is a minute repeater tourbillion, a perpetual calendar retrograde. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023 The watch is also the first edition to feature a double-hairspring tourbillion movement in a Streamliner case. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, the reverse dial shows the calendar indication and tourbillion escapement. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 The physical examples will run on the watchmaker’s manual winding JCAM19 movement and feature a flying tourbillion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022 Like the other three series models, this Twin Turbo Furious uses the JCFM05 manual-winding tourbillion movement, made up of 832 components. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2021 That’s quite impressive for a standard tourbillion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022 Inside the watch’s anti-reflective case, its vital components are on display in a slightly asymmetrical arrangement, from its tourbillion between 6 and 7 o’clock and its small seconds counter between 9 and 10 o’clock. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021 Meanwhile, the red gold alternative is primarily meant to offer a more conventional setting for the tourbillion, according to the watchmaker. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourbillion
Noun
  • Felix is drawn deeper and deeper into the vortex of his darkest desires and is forced to confront his subconscious longings, before discovering that there is only one true wish for him.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
  • In 2023, a storm chase group was trapped inside of their Toyota Camry in the vortex of a killer tornado.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The one- and two-bedroom spa suites offer separate living and dining areas with a live-edge wooden table, while the luxury suites also include an outdoor whirlpool on an expansive courtyard and a private massage room.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
  • Large cabins all have balconies, and over-the-top ocean residences (suites) have outdoor whirlpools.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 3 July 2025

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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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