Top 5 Tourbillon Watches Under £2,500 (Yes, Really)
There was a time when the word tourbillon conjured up images of Swiss mountains, mahogany boardrooms, and a bank account with at least six zeroes. But things have changed. Thanks to some brilliantly bold watchmakers, you no longer need a trust fund or a mid-life crisis to own one of horology’s most mesmerising complications.
Here are five tourbillon watches under £2,500 that punch well above their price tags — both in looks and mechanics.
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1. Agelocer Tourbillon
Approx. £520
Agelocer might sound like a pharmaceutical company, but they’ve quietly become a powerhouse in the microbrand world. Their Tourbillon Series delivers high-end vibes with open-heart designs and COSC-level accuracy, minus the usual Swiss tax. The finish is surprisingly refined for the price point — polished steel, sapphire crystal, and a beautifully decorated movement you’ll find yourself staring at far too often.
Why we love it: It’s the horological equivalent of a mic-drop. Nobody expects it to be that good.
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2. Stuhrling Astro Aria
£1,900
Stuhrling is a bit like Marmite in the watch world. But credit where it’s due: the Astro Aria Tourbillon is an absolute spectacle. With its skeleton dial, cosmic design flourishes, and a flying tourbillon parked right at 5 o’clock, this one is less ‘boardroom’ and more ‘Bond villain with a design degree’.
Why we love it: It’s a watch that screams, “I’m here to party,” but in a tux.
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3. ZEROO TIME T4 Tourbillon
£2,100
From Japan comes ZEROO TIME — a brand that sounds like a dystopian sci-fi flick and looks like it too. The T4 Tourbillon is a study in how to do skeleton with that hypnotic rotating cage. It's sleek, it's modern, and it feels like something Steve Jobs would wear if he ever gave up turtlenecks.
Why we love it: Brutalist design. Tourbillon theatrics. And it doesn’t care if you can’t pronounce “Breguet.”
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4. Manilone G2 Tourbillon
£1,000
The G2 is where old-school craftsmanship meets modern magic – all without the jaw-dropping price tag. With a Guilloché enamel dial that’s as fancy as it sounds, every detail is obsessively fussed over to create a timepiece that’s anything but ordinary.
Why we love it: 42.5mm case, integrated bracelet, enamel dial with a tourbillon showing…what’s not to like?
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5. Xeric Halograph Tourbillon
£2,000
Xeric doesn’t make watches. They make wrist-bound conversation starters. The Halograph Tourbillon is like nothing else — twin halo hands, planetary dial layouts, and a tourbillon dancing in the chaos like a jazz drummer on acid. It’s wild. It’s wonderful. It’s weird in all the best ways.
Why we love it: It looks like it came from another dimension, and we’re here for it.
Final Thoughts
Tourbillons used to be the ultimate watch flex. Now? They’re rare, but accessible, diverse, and — dare we say — fun. Whether you’re after something elegant, avant-garde, or just flat-out bonkers, there’s a sub-£2,500 option with your name on it.
Just remember: these aren’t investments. They’re not heirlooms. They’re proof that watchmaking magic is no longer the preserve of the mega-rich.
And frankly, it’s about time.
