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Greubel Forsey
Grande Sonnerie

Eleven years of research and development. Then sey have been thinking out what their own, resolu-
assembly of no fewer than 935 parts. The filingnof tely contemporary interpretation of this regal com-
two patents. The development of an acoustic reso- plication could be. For eleven years, the Grande
nance cage producing an extremely pure sound. Sonnerie shaped their day-to-day life. Eleven years,
The incorporation of eleven security functions ensu- during which they worked in the utmost secrecy to
ring maximum peace of mind... These few elements assemble the 935 parts of this timepiece, striving
alone give an idea of the magnitude of the almost in particular to achieve absolute harmony betwe-
gargantuan task of creating the first Greubel For- en the movement, the exterior and the acoustics.
sey Grande Sonnerie. For every watchmaker even This timepiece represents the quintessence of their
slightly fascinated by the history of watchmaking expertise and their ideal of watchmaking excellen-
excellence, the Grande Sonnerie represents a culmi- ce. This Grande Sonnerie has powerful acoustics. It
nation, a pinnacle that is often not reached in the is water resistant to 3 atm. The timepiece is equip-
space of a lifetime. Without a shadow of doubt, the ped with a silent striking regulator and a Tourbil-
Grande Sonnerie is one of the greatest of watch- lon 24 Secondes, all housed within the standard
making complications. Since the very beginning of dimensions of a Greubel Forsey case.
their partnership, Robert Greubel and Stephen For- www.greubelforsey.com