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New Product: Greubel Forsey Balancier S2

Greubel Forsey has added the new Balancier S2 to its collection, with a new case, new finishes but with the same movement for a more contemporary aesthetic.

S2 is the next phase of Greubel Forsey's rebranding. This work started when Antonio Calce joined the Board of Directors as CEO. Despite Antonio's credentials as an industry veteran, the watches currently launched under his leadership have had a new look.

The Balancier collection began with the Greubel Forsey Balancier released in 2017. This is their second watch, a "simple" three-hand watch with a power reserve gauge, the first being the Signature 1. The balance is equipped with a non-tilting, non-tourbillon balance wheel. A total of 33 pieces were made and are now sold out. It is followed by the Balancier Contemporain 2019, which has a smaller case size of 39.6 mm, the smallest size for the Maison. The movement was modified to rotate inside the case, and the balance was fitted with new bridges, but the non-tilted, non-tourbillon balance was retained. It was the most approachable watch in the Greubel Forsey catalog at the time, and not just because of its petite size. A new model released in 2020, the Balancier S, was the top of the range, with a sportier case that also featured a tilting balance wheel. The iconic Greubel Forsay tourbillon is also absent from the Balancier S.

As the name suggests, the S2 is the evolution of the S. Both watches use the same movement. The basic case shape was first seen on the GMT Sport. The case size of the S is 43mm (measured from the bezel), while the S2 expands to 46.5mm. This case size may appear to be quite large, but in reality, the watch suffers less wear because the bezel is an elongated oval and the dimensions are calculated by the long diameter. It's a complex case shape with strong curves in every direction, emphasizing the organic nature of the design. The thickened case made possible the appearance of the inclined balance wheel. The S had a very intricate bezel with micro-engraved text, while the S2 simplifies this with a clean, smooth, polished bezel. This progression draws on GMT Sport’s debut of models with complex case shapes, from debut models with text on the bezel to sleek models. Also taken from the GMT Sport second-generation model is the titanium bracelet. Other changes from the S to the S2 include different finishing and skeletonization of the gear train bridges, and the use of open machined hands. Finnasage remains the level of excellence we have come to expect from Greubel Forsey.