The Vault
Grand Complications Explained: What Makes the Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeater, and Tourbillon the Pinnacles of Watchmaking
Grand complications in luxury watchmaking, such as the perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and tourbillon, derive their prestige from extreme mechanical complexity and historical innovation rather than added practicality. These intricate mechanisms represent the pinnacle of horological achievement, commanding significant value among collectors.
Leo Moretti·October 16, 2026