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Quiz: 2026.09.01 Quiz (Dial Artist)

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Grand Seiko Heritage 62GS Sakura-Wakaba SBGH376 (2026)

Case is 38mm with a thickness of 12.9mm, 18k yellow gold, box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, screw-down see-through caseback, water resistant to 100m. Dial is textured in golden and light green tones inspired by Sakura-Wakaba, with a delicate crisscross pattern, golden applied faceted indices, golden hands, and a framed date display at 3 0’clock. Movement is calibre 9S85, automatic, 36, 000vph, Grand Seiko’s in-house Hi-Beat movement with hacking seconds, rated to +5 to -3seconds per day. Power reserve is 55hrs. Exclusively available at GS Boutiques. Priced at €33, 500

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Faberge Clover (2018)

18k white gold case in 31 x 39 mm. 50 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.26 cts) frame Anita Porchet’s cloisonne Grand Feu enamel painting of a four-leaved clover. The egg-shape bezel, set by 36 baguette-cut diamonds (8.91 cts). Manual winding movement developed for Faberge by award-winning specialist, Agenhor Manufacture. Power reserve at 50 hours. Priced at 183,090.00 CHF

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Voutilainen Starry Night Vine (2019)

18k white gold case in 39mm. Manual wind movement with direct impulse escapement and two escape wheels; German silver and titanium base plate and bridges with decoration by Unryuan studio; gold wheels. Mr Tatsuo Kitamura lacquer artists created the dial lacquer works, another half of the landscape is created by Anita Porchet, one of the greatest enamel artist. Vineyard with rich colors is made with email cloisonne techniques. It shows vineyard on his full beauty, grapes fulfilled in enjoyable colors. Power reserve is at 65hrs This watch is the winner of the GPHG 2019 in the Artistic Crafts Watch Prize category Unique piece Priced at 248,000CHF

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Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem Automaton (2021)

18k case in 46.8mm diameter and 14.42mm thickness, sapphire crystal with display case back, water resistance of 30 meters. Hand-wound caliber LV 525, developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, featuring a jacquemart mechanism with four animations that bring the dial to life. The watch is further distinguished by a pink-gold hand-carved pusher set with two rubies, enhancing its luxurious appeal. Enameling (dial, snake, and teeth) by Anita Porchet; engraving by Dick Steenman. Power reserve is 100hrs. Priced at USD$475,000

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Cartier Métiers d’Art Crash Tigrée Métamorphoses (2022)
  • Case is in 18k yellow gold decorated with diamonds and enamel.
  • The turquoise, sea green, navy blue and are the result of masterful enamelling. Each color gives a different hues, but some are graduated to appear as though they melt into each other like watercolors.
  • Champlevé enameling separated by lines of diamonds, inspiration came from African wildlife—crocodiles, zebras, lions, tortoises.
  • Limited to 50pcs
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Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Pique-Aiguilles (2023)
•Inspired by Chanel’s haute couture; using an indispensable tool of any seamstress, a pincushion, Arnaud Chastaingt Director of the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio has created this amazing (five editions) collection of watches.
•Each dial is consist of multiple types of Métiers d’Art – enameling, lacquer, miniature pearls, gem setting, engraving and painting.
•18k gold case in 55mm.
•Movement is high precision quartz.
•Each version is limited to 20pcs
•Priced from 155 to 210k €
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Czapek Quai des Bergues (2017)

Case is in 38.5mm either in PG or SS. Manual winding movement calibre SXH1, two barrel with 7 days power reserve. Limited productions – (annual 200pcs or less). Priced at : 18K PG – 23800CHF Stainless Steel – 14,800CHF enamel dial (11,500 with reg dial)

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Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art La legende du zodiaque chinois series – Ox (2021)
  • Case is 40mm in Platinum PT950.
  • Automatic in house caliber 2460 G4 with Hallmark of Geneva certification, 22k gold oscillating weight.
  • Unique four apertures display showing the hours, minutes, days and dates.
  • A paper-cutting technique known as Jianzhi, a popular art echoed in Swiss culture through its famous Scherenschnitt paper-cutting was adapted into the dial production; the Ox motif is etched directly in the metal.
  • The pattern remains semi-embedded and stands out from its gold base by a subtle stage-setting of variously accentuating reliefs creating a depth effect.
  • Then the dial is finished with Grand Feu enameling, which is achieved by firing at temperatures between 800 and 900 degrees Celsius.
  • Power reserve is at 40hrs Limited to 12pcs.
  • Priced at US$128,000.00
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Van Cleef & Arpels – Lady Arpels Papillon Automate (2017)

This is an amazing piece that showcase VCA’s poetic complication trademark, by far this is THE most charming watch at the SIHH 2017. The watch is a beautiful combination of craftsmanship and horology. The case is in 18k white gold (40mm), with 264 round and 8 pear shaped diamonds (8.14cts), 287 sapphires (1.27cts), MOP and plique-à-jour, champlevé, paillonné enameling technique. Automatic Valfleurier movement with a random automation (also can be on demand) to activate the butterfly (the wings will flap). power reserve 36 hours. Priced at 260,000€

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Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Grand Feu Enamel (2017)

The watch is in stainless steel, 43mm. Movement is a brand new caliber, UN-128 a automatic flying tourbillon that has 60 hours power reserve, entirely made in-house AND it is COSC certified. But there is more; it also has a Silicium escapement and hair spring, BPH at 4Hz. Sapphire display caseback. The dial is obviously a Grand feu enamel which is beautiful, even more so if you take a close look with a loupe. Priced at 28,000.00CHF

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