Tourbillon watches are considered to be the most expensive timepieces of all time. This timepiece was invented back in the late 1790s by a French man named Abraham Louis Breguet. This timepiece contains over more than 100 parts. Making it from scratch requires a team of highly qualified workers making it very expensive after its creation. The first Chinese tourbillon was invented back in the year 1993 by Kiu Tai Yu believed to be a master watchmaker. This timepiece is believed to be the first movement by the Chinese. Most people loved to buy these timepieces from him simply because they believed they were pure arts and not meant for general sale. However, their sales were made as a way of improving the country’s economy. Having said this, let’s look at these timepieces and their movements.
Beijing: The Beijing Factory is known to produce the most expensive Chinese tourbillon on the market niche. In this timepiece, there is an inclusive of a titanium flying cage which has both the dial and movement decorated and elaborated in the best way possible. This being not enough, the factory has also developed TB02, TB03, TB04, dual-axis, MRB1 (with a minute repeater) and 8-day timepiece. This has made it possible for several people to have various choices they can choose with much ease and at the same time the gadgets that fit their needs and preferences in the best way possible.
Shanghai: Those timepieces that were once made by Shanghai Factory were considered to be very lavishing symbols among the Chinese communist leaders. When it comes to watchmakers, they are highly esteemed and at the same time the oldest. It is known to manufacture different assortments of Chinese tourbillon with each having different qualities and features. For instance, one perfect example is the orbital which is designed in a way it can orbit its outer dial mounted on a certain platform.
Tianjin Sea-Gull: This Chinese watchmaker factory has been in business since the year 1955. The factory is known for its prowess in producing timepieces on the whole planet. Its 1st timepiece movement was ST80 which came into existence in the year 2005. It succeeded ST6D movement. This is simply because the timepieces made in ST6D were found to be counterfeits and had to be eliminated immediately. However, since the development of ST80 movement, Chinese has been able to earn a good reputation in all the timepieces produced at Sea gull and also its external brands. Even though the prices may be quite high especially for mediocre people in China, others consider it to be an absolute bargain to possess such an amazing Chinese tourbillon.
Liaoning: This Chinese watchmaker factory began its operations in the 21st century and since that time; it has been able to have great success due to its low cost on their timepiece movements. It has been able to develop an aesthetic for their timepieces that is unique from Sea Gull, Beijing and many more. This movement was used as the 150th anniversary timepiece that was hosted by British Horological Institute.



From the tourbillon Chinese movements, it is true to say that Chinese tourbillon timepieces are not meant for everyone because they are extremely very expensive.