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Quiz: 2024.10.20 Quiz (GPHG)

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar (2019)

The case is in Platinum / Titanium 41mm. Movement is automatic Caliber 5133, the thickness of this movement is at 2.89mm which is a world record of the thickness. Two patents are new to this watch – No: 1 the end of the month cam is integrated to the day of the month wheel, standing now at the same level as the wheel. No2: the end of the month cam is integrated to the month wheel, standing now at the same level as the wheel, this allows to have the movement with less thickness. Power reserve at 40hours. This watch is the winner of the GPHG2019 “AIGUILLE D’OR” GRAND PRIX Priced at 150,800CHF

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Ferdinand Berthoud Chronometer FB1 (2016)

Bimetallic case in 18k white gold and titanium at 44mm. Hand winding Caliber FB-T.FC, fusee and chain constant force with 3Hz Tourbillon, 53 hours power reserve. Limited to 50pcs Priced at €220,000.00, This is the 2016 GPHG “Aiguille d’or” top prize winner

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Grönefeld 1941 Grönograaf (2022)
•Tantalum case in 40mm with a thickness of 11.3mm, display caseback.  Manual winding calibre G-04 chronograph; horizontal clutch, speed regulator to do gentle reset.
•Power reserve is 53 hours
**Winner of the GPHG 2022 Chronograph Prize
•Limited to 25pcs
•Priced at €165,000
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Grand Seiko Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon (2022)
  • Platinum / Titanium casae in 43.8mm
  • Manual winding movement with
  • Constant Force and Tourbillon on the same axis
  • A first ever invention
  • Power reserve 72hrs
  • Limited to 20 pcs
  • Priced at CHF 382,000
  • Collection 2022

This watch won the 2022 GPHG Chronometry Prize

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H. Moser Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 42.8mm
  • Thickness at 11.7mm
  • Automatic skeleton tourbillon
  • Caliber HMC811
  • Power reserve 74hr
  • Priced at CHF 79,000
  • GPHG winner 2022 for the Tourbillon Prize
  • Cylindrical Hairspring
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Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph (2017)

Longines has an important role in making chronographe for aviation since the early 20th century. The Charles Lindbergh or WWII pilot watches; or from the first monopusher to the first flyback; these are all significant achievements by Longines. The Avigation BigEye has been modelled after an early-1970s watch made for military aviators. The oversized minute counter, explaining its name “BigEye”. Made in stainless steel, at 41mm. Movement is the Longines Calibre L688 which is based on the 7750 with heavy modifications. Automatic winding with column wheel, power reserve at 54hours. This watch is the 2017 GPHG the Revival Prize winner. Congratulations to @Longines Priced at 2,530.00€

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MB&F Legacy Machine Sequential EVO (2022)
  • Zirconium case in 44mm
  • Thickness 18.2mm
  • Manual winding movement
  • Lap timer and cumulating chrono
  • Power reserve 72hrs
  • Priced at CHF 172,000
  • Collection 2022
  • This watch is the winner of the 2022 GPHG “Aiguille d’or” Grand Prix
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PETERMANN BÉDAT CHRONOGRAPHE RATTRAPANTE (2023)

PETERMANN BÉDAT CHRONOGRAPHE RATTRAPANTE (2023). Platinum case, 38.6mm diameter, 13.7mm thickness, leather strap, pin buckle. Manual-winding mechanical movement, 42-hour power reserve, 18,000 variations/hour. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, split-seconds chronograph, instant minute counter. Reference: 2941. Launched March 2023, 10-piece limited series. Price: 243,000 CHF. This watch is the winner of the Chronograph prize at the 2023 GPHG

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RAYMOND WEIL MILLÉSIME AUTOMATIC SMALL SECONDS (2023)

RAYMOND WEIL MILLÉSIME AUTOMATIC SMALL SECONDS (2023). A 39.5mm steel case, 10.25mm thick, with a leather strap and pin buckle. The silver sectored dial features multiple finishes. Water-resistant up to 50m. Self-winding mechanical movement with a 38-hour power reserve, operating at 28,800 variations per hour. Functions include hours, minutes, and seconds. Reference: 2930-STC-65001. Part of the Millésime collection, launched in October 2023, priced at 1,895 CHF. This watch is the winner of the Challenge prize at the 2023 GPHG

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Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE (2023)

Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE (2023). Case is in Pink Gold and Titanium at 44mm case with a thickness of 12mm, water resistance up to 30 meters. Self-winding mechanical Echappement DIAMonSil movement, functions include hours, minutes, a tourbillon, and a special escapement. Grinder winding system captures energy efficiently, the rotor is connected to a frame with four blades, providing twice the angular stroke compared to typical winding systems.  Certified with Echappement DIAMonSil silicon escapement.  Power reserve is 90 hours. Priced at 65,000 CHF.  This watch is the winner of the Iconic Watch at the 2023 GPHG

 

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