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Pre-Owned Tourbillon Watches

Tourbillon watches symbolize the pinnacle of mechanical watchmaking - combining innovation, complexity, and visual artistry. Originally developed in the 18th century to improve accuracy, today they're collector favorites for their mesmerizing movements. Explore our pre-owned tourbillon watches for sale from the world's leading independent and heritage brands.

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Discover Pre-Owned Tourbillon Watches

Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon is one of the most coveted complications in horology. Its rotating cage, which counteracts gravity's effect on the balance wheel, was a revolutionary solution for pocket watch accuracy. Though no longer essential for precision, the tourbillon endures as a symbol of mechanical ingenuity and prestige.

Our curated selection includes single-axis, double-axis, and triple-axis tourbillons from renowned brands such as F.P. Journe , Vacheron Constantin , A. Lange & Söhne , Richard Mille , and H. Moser & Cie. From classic tourbillon wristwatches with discreet cages to bold skeletonized designs that showcase every moving part, these timepieces represent high horology at its finest.

Shop Tourbillon Watches with Confidence

Each watch is thoroughly inspected and authenticated by our experts. All pre-owned tourbillon watches include a two-year global warranty, offering peace of mind on even the most intricate complications.

Further Reading on Tourbillon Watches

Explore the tourbillon's evolution across centuries in our expert blog series:

A tourbillon is a rotating cage that houses the escapement and balance wheel to reduce gravitational error. It's admired today for its mechanical beauty and complexity.
Single-axis models rotate on one plane. Multi-axis tourbillons, including triple-axis, add rotational dimensions, increasing both visual drama and technical complexity.
Top brands include F.P. Journe, A. Lange & Söhne, Richard Mille, Vacheron Constantin, and Greubel Forsey. Each brand brings unique aesthetics and mechanical innovations.
Modern tourbillons are often more decorative than functional, but they remain extremely well-made and accurate within the high standards of luxury mechanical watches.
Prices in our current collection range from $20,000 to $400,000+, depending on materials, movement, and brand prestige. Multi-axis or skeletonized models are generally priced higher.
No. Rolex has never produced a commercial tourbillon watch, choosing to focus on different aspects of durability and precision.
Yes. Many watches feature a tourbillon with a minute repeater, perpetual calendar, or chronograph function, especially in haute horlogerie timepieces.