Greubel Forsey presents a new edition of the Balancier 3, limited to 22 timepieces, continuing the evolution of the movement first introduced in 2023. Housed in the Convexe titanium case measuring 41.50mm across the caseband, this edition introduces a finishing never before executed at the Atelier: a frosted titanium bridge hand-finished with a steel brush across its entire curved surface. Enhanced contrasts and multiple hues of blue further emphasise the purity of the movement, offering a renewed interpretation of the Balancier 3 while preserving its mechanical identity.
From its origin, the Balancier 3 was conceived around structural clarity. Its architecture is defined by three prominent bridges – the barrel bridge, the balance bridge and the large central bridge that supports the hours and minutes display and extends toward the small seconds disc. Together, they create a composition where each mechanical function remains clearly legible while contributing to a coherent architectural whole.
The Convexe titanium case frames this construction through ergonomic curvature. Measuring 41.50mm across the caseband, it follows the natural line of the wrist, while the variable-geometry bezel and curved sapphire crystal reinforce the continuity between exterior form and movement architecture.
At the heart of the timepiece lies Greubel Forsey’s in-house variable-inertia balance wheel, measuring 12.60mm in diameter and fitted with six gold mean-time screws. The movement is composed of 282 components and powered by two fast-rotating series-coupled barrels delivering a 72-hour chronometric power reserve, combining technical density with openness and visual depth.
The principal evolution of this edition lies in the treatment of the bridges. The balance and barrel bridges are executed in polished titanium, preserving a bright, reflective presence within the architecture. In contrast, the large central bridge introduces a new finishing language. Extending from the edge of the movement between 1 and 2 o’clock down to the rotating small seconds disc between 7 and 8 o’clock, it is distinguished by an exceptionally deep frosting, applied by hand with a steel brush across its curved surface. This pronounced matte texture contrasts with the lighter frosting on the movement bridges, while polished bevels bring definition and crispness to its contours. Together, these finishes create an engaging interplay of surface aesthetics and light, reinforcing the Balancier 3’s three-dimensional character.
The visual depth is further reinforced by a nuanced play of colour. Different hues of blue create stronger contrast, guiding the eye through the multiple levels of the architecture and enhancing legibility.
The functional layout remains faithful to the original concept: hours and minutes displayed on the suspended central bridge, a rotating small seconds disc with fixed indicator, and a powerreserve indication visible on the movement side.
Limited to 22 timepieces, this new Balancier 3 is an evolution through finishing. By differentiating the visual language of the bridges and introducing a new treatment for curved titanium surfaces, Greubel Forsey expands the expressive possibilities of mechanical architecture while remaining true to the original vision of the Balancier 3.
