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Quiz: 2026.04.09 Quiz (GPHG Trophy Case)

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Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135 (2025)

Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135, 2025. Case is Platinum PT 950, size is 39 mm, thickness is 10.5 mm, water resistant to 50 m. Sapphire crystal (front and back). Lapis Lazuli dial. Calibre 135, manual-winding mechanical; it runs at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz), with hours and minutes plus small seconds. Power reserve is 72-hour. Limited to 160pcs. Priced at CHF48,900. This watch is the winner of the 2025 GPHG – Chronometry Prize

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VOUTILAINEN WORLD TIMER (2023)

VOUTILAINEN WORLD TIMER (2023). Cushion-shaped steel case measuring 39 x 48 mm with a thickness of 12 mm, accompanied by a leather strap and pin buckle. The hand-guilloché dial, water resistance of 30 meters. Manual-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of 60 hours and operates at 18,000 variations per hour. The watch features functions for hours, minutes, and world time, the world time function is easily accessible by pressing the crown inwards to change the town and time zone.  Limited 10-piece. Priced at 198,000 CHF.  This watch is the winner of the Men’s Complication at the 2023 GPHG

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Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Heures Florales Cerisier Watch (2022)
  • 18k Pink gold case in 38mm
  • Thickness 14.64mm
  • Automatic winding movement
  • Power reserve 36hrs
  • Hour indicated by flower petals opening
  • Priced at CHF 247,000
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Urban Jürgensen UJ-2: Double wheel natural escapement (2025)

Urban Jürgensen UJ-2: Double wheel natural escapement, 2025. Case is red gold, size is ø 39 mm, thickness is 10.9 mm, water resistant to 30 m; sapphire crystal is not stated on the GPHG listing. Solid silver, hand-guilloché dial. Calibre number is not stated on the GPHG listing; movement is manual-winding mechanical, running at 18,000 vph, with hours, minutes, seconds, a power reserve indicator, and a special escapement described as a double wheel natural escapement, and the power reserve is 52 hours. Limited quantity is not stated on the GPHG listing. Priced at CHF 113,500 (incl. VAT). This watch is the winner of the 2025 GPHG Men’s Watch Prize.

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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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Tudor Pelagos FXD (2022)
  • Titanium Case in 42mm
  • Thickness is 12.75mm
  • Automatic movement
  • Power reserve 70hrs
  • Priced at CHF 3,700
  • Collection 2022
  • Winner of the 2022 GPHG Divers Prize
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TAG Heuer Monaco X Gulf (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 39 x 47.4mm
  • Thickness 15.1mm
  • Automatic movement
  • Power reserve 80hrs
  • Priced at CHF 7,250
  • WINNER of the 2022 GPHG Iconic Watch Prize

The watch dimension is almost identical to the original piece from 1969.  One of the most recognisable chronograph, heavily tied to automotive theme.  Legendary actor Steve McQueen used the Monaco in the movie LeMans.

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Sylvain Pinaud Origine (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 40mm
  • Manual winding movement with
  • Power reserve 55hrs
  • Priced at CHF 73,200
  • Collection 2022
  • This watch is the winner of the 2022 GPHG “Horological Revelation” Prize
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Romain Gauthier Logical One (2015)

Romain Gauthier Logical One was launched in 2013, this one is a 18k white gold (2015) with a 43mm diameter. Movement is wound by a push-button with innovative chain-and-fusee style constant force system, 46hrs power reserve. The movement is in 4.5N rose gold treated. The Logical One was the winner for the Best Men’s Complication of 2013 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Priced at 125,000CHF

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IWC Portugieser Portugieser Eternal Calendar (2024)

Platinum case measuring 44.4mm in diameter and 15mm in thickness, box sapphire crystal front, water resistant to 50m. White lacquer dial with rhodium-plated hands and appliques. Powered by the automatic Calibre 52640 with a 4Hz (28,800vph) frequency, 168-hour (7-day) power reserve, and a secular perpetual calendar displaying a four-digit year with moonphase accuracy of 45 million years. Hours, minutes, small seconds. Paired with a black Santoni alligator leather strap featuring a platinum folding clasp. Winner of GPHG the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix (2024). Priced at CHF 150,000

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