tourbillion

variants or tourbillon

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Recent Examples of tourbillion This is a minute repeater tourbillion, a perpetual calendar retrograde. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2023 The watch is also the first edition to feature a double-hairspring tourbillion movement in a Streamliner case. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, the reverse dial shows the calendar indication and tourbillion escapement. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 The physical examples will run on the watchmaker’s manual winding JCAM19 movement and feature a flying tourbillion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022 Like the other three series models, this Twin Turbo Furious uses the JCFM05 manual-winding tourbillion movement, made up of 832 components. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2021 That’s quite impressive for a standard tourbillion. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022 Inside the watch’s anti-reflective case, its vital components are on display in a slightly asymmetrical arrangement, from its tourbillion between 6 and 7 o’clock and its small seconds counter between 9 and 10 o’clock. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021 Meanwhile, the red gold alternative is primarily meant to offer a more conventional setting for the tourbillion, according to the watchmaker. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
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Noun
  • According to the researchers, Mars' significant orbital eccentricity, or deviation from a perfect circle, causes the atmosphere in the southern summer to circulate more energetically, creating conditions ideal for vortex formation.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 16 July 2025
  • The vortex observed on July 12 was associated with the Deer Creek Fire burning in southeastern Utah.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
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    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
  • Saunas, steam rooms, hot whirlpools and cold plunges are also a part of the wellness journey.
    Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

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“Tourbillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourbillion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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