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Quiz: 2026.08.01 Quiz (Prize Winner)

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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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CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON C1 BEL CANTO (2023)

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON C1 BEL CANTO (2023). 41mm titanium case, 13mm thickness, leather strap, and pin buckle. Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement with a 38-hour power reserve, ticking at 28,800 variations per hour, and equipped with a skeleton movement. Functions include hours, minutes, and a striking watch. Reference: C01-41APT1-T00B0-VB. Part of the Bel Canto collection, limited to 300 pieces. Launched in November 2022, priced at 3,350 CHF.

This timepiece embodies Christopher Ward’s mission to democratize haute horlogerie, showcasing a passing chime complication, achieved through the innovative FS01 chiming module, with 50 new components. Designer Will Brackfield ensured visual balance by concealing minor elements behind the platine, highlighting the sunray finish applied through positive coating. Esteemed suppliers like Armin Strom (platine), Chronode (bridges, hammer, and gong), and “Viquodeco” (special wheels) contributed to the watch’s exceptional finish. The limited edition Azzuro Blue version, launched in November 2022, made history by selling out within hours of release.
This watch is the winner of the Petite Aiguille prize at the 2023 GPHG

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Dior Montres La D de Dior Buisson Couture (2025)

Dior Montres La D de Dior Buisson Couture, 2025. Case is pink gold, size is ø 38 mm, thickness is 9 mm, water resistant to 30 m; sapphire crystal is not stated on the GPHG listing. Dial finish is gem-set (13.79 carats). Calibre number is not stated on the GPHG listing; movement is quartz, with hours and minutes, and the power reserve is not stated on the GPHG listing. Limited to a 1-piece limited series. Priced at CHF 370,000 (incl. VAT). This watch is the winner of the 2025 GPHG Jewellery Watch Prize.

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Ferdinand Berthoud Chronometer FB1 (2016)

The 2016 GPHG “Aiguille d’or” top prize winner. 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

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Gerald Genta Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal (2025)

Gérald Genta Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal, 2025. Case is 3N yellow gold, size is ø 36.5 mm, thickness is 9.64 mm, water resistant to 30 m; sapphire crystal is not stated on the GPHG listing. Calibre GG-005, self-winding mechanical; it runs at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with hours and minutes, and the power reserve is 50 hours. Limited to a 10-piece limited series. Priced at CHF 120,000 (incl. VAT). This watch is the winner of the 2025 GPHG Ladies’ Watch Prize.

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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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Hermès Arceau L’Heure De La Lune (2020)
  • 18k rose gold case in 43mm.
  • Moon phase display in both the southern and northern hemispheres; time display on one disc and date on another.
  • The moon display on top was designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko; there is a secret (hidden) horse.
  • Blue lapis lazuli stone dial & white lacquered disc.
  • Automatic Hermès caliber H1837 with a patent-pending module.
  • Power reserve is at 50 hours.
  • Priced at 27,000€
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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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Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Watch (2020)
  • Concept became reality in 2020; Piaget took the concept from 2 yrs ago and took it to production this year.
  • The case is made of a new cobalt based alloy that is highly resistant, 2.3 times stronger than gold, size in 41mm, thickness at just 2mm.
  • The construction of the movement is simply mind boggling; no balance cock, no shock absorbing system, no jewels for the balance staff because there’s no balance staff.
  • The balance runs in a ball-bearing set into the back of the watch case.
  • The crown is completely new it take the form of a flat, telescopic system, conventional sliding pinion clutch and crown wheel are substituted for a single, ‘infinite screw’.
  • Manual winding caliber 900P-UC.
  • Power reserve is at 40 hours.
  • Priced at US$395,000.00
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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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