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Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium

The Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium is a 41.5 mm titanium watch with a hand-wound movement. At a list price of $204,245, it costs more than 98% of the 1,382 titanium watches in production. On the maker's specification no steel touches the skin, so the guide lists it as nickel-free.

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Price
≈$204,245 (CHF 170,000)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Other
Case diameter
41.5 mm
Thickness
13.35 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Manual, twin fast-rotating barrels in series, 12.6mm convex balance on an overcoil hairspring
Caliber
Greubel Forsey in-house
Power reserve
72 h
Complications
Power reserve
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Brushed / polished
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Textured rubber strap with a titanium folding clasp; a three-row titanium bracelet with fine adjustment is offered as an option
Matching bracelet
Optional (or strap)
Micro-adjust clasp
Yes
Crystal
Sapphire (high domed)
Display back
Yes
Dial
Light blue, dark blue or black
Dial colours
Black Blue
Availability
Offered
Status
Current; offered in three colourways, the light blue limited to 22
Not published
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, nothing that touches the skin is steel: the case, caseback, crown and strap buckle are all non-steel. The guide records what the maker publishes and has not tested the watch, so if you react to nickel, confirm the contact points with the maker before buying.

What grade of titanium is the Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium?

The maker confirms titanium but does not publish a grade. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium?

The case is 41.5 mm across and 13.35 mm thick. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Titanium cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $204,245.

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