Hands-on Review of the Greubel Forsey Balancier GMT Convexe released in WWG26. We also had Michel Nydegger, CEO of Greubel Forsey introduce the novelty here.

Introducing the Greubel Forsey Balancier GMT Convexe with Hands-on, Video and Live Photographs

Greubel Forsey Balancier GMT Convexe is released today, on September 3, 2026. We were shown this novelty in April this year. Here is our hands-on review based on two separate sessions we had with the watch.

Video of Michel Nydegger, CEO of Greubel Forsey introducing the watch

What is new and interesting

Last year, Greubel Forsey released the Balancier GMT Convexe. See this video article with Michel Nydegger explaining the watch in 2025. This year, the new Balancier GMT Convexe sports a bright, blue colourway. The titanium plate visible from the dial is a brilliant hue, complementing the center stage where the globe is showcased. The blue matches the blue depicting the oceans on the globe. The other elements remain the same, ecept that now the crown features rubber inserts which match the colour pop of the watch. A matching rubber strap completes this watch.

The depth and layering visible from the dial side is an amazing sight to behold. This is a signature of Greubel Forseys. The 3 dimensional landscape which plays out on the dial is fascinating. It motivated me to coin the word “Watchscapes”.

The convexe case, with its complex architecture was a revelation in 2019 when I first saw it in Dubai. But now it has grown from the cute (meaning a bit grotesque but nice) to absolutely lovely. The curvature allows it to sit beautifully on most wrists well.

The case back shows the cities disc, with summer time indicated for those which observe daylight savings and is a useful feature to set the watch when traveling.

Handling impressions

The Greubel Forsey Balancier GMT Convexe sits well on the wrist. Note my 180mm flat wrist carries the watch very well. The curvature of the complex Convexe case nicely hugs my wrist and the flexible rubber strap feels very comfortable. I suspect the watch will work well with smaller wrists as well. It fits Michel’s 159mm wrist very well as we saw in last year’s video. The titanium case also makes the watch feel very light.

The case is rather thick, and may feel bulky.

Overall, a magnificently beautiful watch that deserves a place in collectors who marvel at the miniature architecture of watches, and finished to the absolute top level possible. During the discussion, Michel told me that all Greubel Forsey watches are finished to the same level. Including the exclusive pieces like the Hand Made One and Hand Made Two. But those special hand made series begin with components which require more hand work than the regular Greubel Forsey components used in watches like this Balancier GMT Convexe.