The GPHG 2026 Challenge category features remarkable timepieces like the Beaubleu La Pièce No.2 and King Seiko Vanac. These watches, priced up to CHF 4,500, offer unique designs and innovative movements.
Beaubleu La Pièce No.2 Features and Price
Beaubleu La Pièce No.2, crafted in collaboration with the Paris Mint, features a dial made from a single metal block using engraving and stamping techniques. The dial's volume effect is achieved through a mix of textures, with hour markers etched directly into the metal. Original ring-shaped hands complete the design. The watch houses an automatic movement with a 46-hour power reserve in a 39 mm steel case. Limited to 888 pieces, it is priced at approximately CHF 1,505.
What Makes the Beda'a Angles Guichets Unique?
The Beda'a Angles Guichets watch offers a 24-hour display where day and night transitions are marked by Sun and Moon symbols. Time is shown through two windows: the upper window displays hours on a fixed scale from 6:00 to 18:00, while the lower window shows minutes. The 37 x 34 mm steel case houses a Peseux/ETA 7001 calibre with manual winding and a 42-hour power reserve. The price is approximately CHF 1,800.
Favre Leuba Chief Skeleton Design and Price
Favre Leuba's first fully skeletonized watch, the Chief Skeleton, displays key movement components like the barrel at 12 o'clock and the balance at 6 o'clock within its multi-layered structure. The cushion-shaped 40 x 47.5 x 11.76 mm steel case comes with a rubber strap. This watch is priced at approximately CHF 3,450.
Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding Details
The Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding features a unique coin-edge-like relief with fluting. The 38.5 mm steel case is paired with a gradient dial transitioning from salmon to black. It is powered by a La Joux-Perret calibre with manual winding and a 63-hour power reserve. Limited to 999 pieces, it costs around CHF 2,000.
King Seiko Vanac Design Inspiration
The King Seiko Vanac reinterprets a 1972 design, with dial lines mimicking Tokyo's urban highways. The purple dial changes with lighting, evoking dawn. The 41 x 13 mm titanium case features an integrated bracelet and houses an automatic movement with a 3-day power reserve. Estimated price: CHF 3,760.
SpaceOne X Baltic - Seconde Majeure Characteristics
The SpaceOne X Baltic - Seconde Majeure has a unique jumping hour module. Its minute disc completes a rotation every 60 minutes, interacting with a star-shaped 12-tooth component. The dial, cut from a single block of nickel silver, complements the 38.5 x 12.3 mm steel case. Limited to 3,000 pieces, it costs CHF 3,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price range of the GPHG 2026 Challenge nominees?
The GPHG 2026 Challenge nominees are priced up to CHF 4,500, with specific models like the Beaubleu La Pièce No.2 at CHF 1,505 and King Seiko Vanac at CHF 3,760.
How many pieces are limited for the Beaubleu La Pièce No.2?
The Beaubleu La Pièce No.2 is limited to 888 pieces.
What is unique about the SpaceOne X Baltic - Seconde Majeure?
The SpaceOne X Baltic - Seconde Majeure features a distinctive jumping hour module, with a visible star-shaped component and a limited release of 3,000 pieces.