Greubel Forsey Naissance d'Une Montre 1

About this reference

The Greubel Forsey Naissance d’Une Montre 1 was produced between 2016 and 2019 as a collaborative project between Robert Greubel, Stephen Forsey, and Michel Boulanger. This 18k white gold reference represents a technical effort to preserve traditional hand-manufacturing techniques, as the watch was constructed without the use of CNC machinery. The manual-wind movement features a one-minute tourbillon, a large balance wheel, and a power reserve of 55 hours. The dial is characterized by an off-center time display and an open-worked architecture that exposes the hand-finished bridges and wheels. Production was limited to 11 pieces globally. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range. A notable auction result occurred at Christie’s in 2016, where the first prototype in white gold sold for approximately $1.46 million, with proceeds benefiting the Time Æon Foundation.