Bianchet Flying Tourbillon Grande Date & Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT Hybrid Gold

Swiss watchmaker Bianchet announces the new Hybrid Gold edition of the Flying Tourbillon Grande Date and Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT. These timepieces feature the unprecedented union of 18-carat gold, high-density carbon, and titanium powder - materials that enhance the physical appeal of these meticulously crafted watches. Adhering to its commitment to premium and high-tech materials, Bianchet incorporated the preciousness of gold with the durability and lightness of carbon fiber in the design. With the signature Tourbillon, the two hand-finished pieces deliver impeccable accuracy.

The case of the new Hybrid Gold edition features a gold bezel, crown, and case back with a meticulous brushed and polished finish. The rest of the case is constructed from Bianchet’s proprietary carbon composite, the Titanium-Dust-High-Density-Carbon, made of circa 500 compressed layers of carbon fibers infused with titanium powder between every two layers. The gold crown features a carbon guard for added protection and ergonomic access. Designed for those with an eye for refinement, craftsmanship expertise, and an appreciation for high-tech materials, the Hybrid Gold Grande Date and Sport GMT command attention with the lustrous addition of 18K solid gold.

The first variant, the Flying Tourbillon Grande Date, is a tonneau-shaped watch that won the International Temporis Award for Best Startup Watch. It solidified the house's design ethos with clean lines and a sophisticated look based on the golden ratio (1.618). Inside the case is the in-house skeletonized Flying Tourbillon movement, designed, crafted, and assembled by Bianchet in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The big date complication showcases the calendar's openwork mechanism and intricate pieces, which are hand-decorated to perfection. The titanium bridges, which follow the curved construction based on the Fibonacci spiral, are embellished with hand-beveled edges. The caliber operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour with a 90-hour power reserve when the barrel is fully wound. The two suspended flanges supporting Superluminova blocks are placed on each side of the dial. Launched at the Geneva Watch Days in August 2023, this timepiece conveys harmony and natural balance with its symmetrically aligned horology complications.

The Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT, released in March 2024, is a testament to Bianchet's versatility and innovation. Its highlight is its dual time GMT function that simultaneously shows two time zones. The 24-hour GMT dial features a rotating Earth dome, a nod to this timepiece's embrace of the globetrotter. With an intuitive crown-function indicator, winding and setting the local or reference time is quick and easy. Like its predecessor, the Sport GMT also holds a 90-hour power reserve, making it a reliable partner for adventurers taking on new territories. While a modern, sporty look defines the aesthetic of this timepiece, it is still rooted in traditional Swiss watchmaking. The movement and case parts are meticulously finished and assembled by hand, decorations are applied with a paintbrush, and pieces like the hour indicators made of luminescent material are placed by hand, highlighting Bianchet’s attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Both the Hybrid Gold models come with two straps (black and white) made with vulcanized natural rubber. These timepieces are suitable for water activities, with a water resistance of 10 ATM and shock resistance of 5000Gs.

The new Hybrid Gold edition can be viewed in the Bianchet Showroom in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. They will be available in August 2024 at retailers worldwide. To find a retailer, visit bianchet.com

Technical specifications

Bianchet Flying Tourbillon Grande Date B 1.618 Hybrid Gold

Reference: HBGLFTGD4

Limited edition of 100 pieces

Case

• Material: Bezel and back in 18-carat 3N solid yellow gold
• Middle case in Titanium-Dust-High-Density-Carbon
• Crown in 18-carat 3N solid yellow gold
• Rubber seams in natural vulcanized rubber
• Dimensions: 43mm  x  51mm  x 14.35mm
• Glass: Glare-proof sapphire crystal on bezel and back.
• Water-resistant to 100 meters

Dial and hands

• Openworked

Movement

• In-house Flying Tourbillon 60 seconds
• Skeletonized Grande Date complication.
• Tourbillon cage mounted on ball bearings adapted to 6 positions.
• Frequency: 21'600 vph (3 Hz)
• Titanium main plate and bridges.
• Non-magnetic titanium tourbillon cage. Balance wheel with variable inertia
• Power reserve of 90 hours (+/- 5%)
• Shock resistance: 5000Gs

Finishing

• Hand-decorated rhodium coated wheels.
• Hand-finished titanium tourbillon cage.
• Sand-blasted, circular-grained, satin-brushed titanium plates and bridges.
• Hand bevelling with DLC black finish.
• Lacquer applied by hand.

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes
• 60-second flying tourbillon
• Big date

Strap and buckle

• Natural vulcanized rubber
• Pin buckle in 18K 3N solid yellow gold

MSRP: CHF 85'500 (excl. taxes)

Technical specifications

Bianchet Flying Tourbillon Sport GMT B 1.618 Hybrid Gold

Reference: HBGLFTSG4

Limited edition of 100 pieces

Case

• Material: Bezel, case-back, and crown crafted from 18-carat 3N gold.
• Middle-case in Titanium-Dust-High-Density-Carbon, and natural vulcanized rubber seams
• Dimensions: 43mm  x  51mm  x 14.35mm
• Glass: Glare-proof sapphire crystal on bezel and back.
• Water-resistant to 100 meters

Dial and hands

• Openworked

Movement

• Hand-wound flying tourbillon 60 seconds, with a GMT complication and function selector. 
• Grade 5 Titanium main plate and bridges.
• Grade 5 Titanium tourbillon cage mounted on ball bearings.
• Frequency: 21'600 vph (3 Hz)
• Power reserve of 90 hours (+/- 5%)
• Shock resistance: 5000Gs

Finishing

• Sand-blasted, satin-brushed plates & bridges, with hand-bevelling on titanium parts.
• PVD black finish.
• Lacquer applied by hand.

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes
• 60-second flying tourbillon
• GMT
• Functions selector

Strap and buckle

• Natural vulcanized rubber
• Pin buckle in 18-carat 3N gold

MSRP: CHF 95'500 (excl. taxes)

For more information, please visit bianchet.com