There's no display of wealth among collectors of the best watches quite like a tourbillon. The component actually acts as a microcosm of the watch industry at large – once the best tool for the job, it's now largely superfluous and used for decoration or to show off.
Still, that doesn't stop it being an absolutely mesmerising thing to look at. The tourbillon acts much like a seconds hand, making a full rotation once every 60 seconds. However, its suspension ensures improved accuracy in different positions.
