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GPHG 2026 Nominees: Chopard, Grand Seiko & More

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Chopard Grand Seiko H. Moser & Cie Hermès IWC Laurent Ferrier

Key Takeaways

  • The Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept weighs 43.2 grams, featuring a ceramized titanium case.
  • Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver offers ±20 seconds per year accuracy.
  • H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Pump has a 74-hour power reserve with a unique orange button.
  • Hermès H08 Squelette features a skeletonized titanium mechanism and Super-LumiNova® markers.
  • IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® glows for 24 hours with Ceralume® technology.

The nominees for the GPHG 2026 Sport Watches category include the Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept, a lightweight marvel in ceramized titanium, and the ultra-precise Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver. These watches showcase innovative use of materials and technology.

Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept Design

The Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept features a case, bridges, and movement plate made from ceramized titanium. This material ensures the watch is lightweight, weighing just 43.2 grams with a textile strap. The design draws inspiration from automobiles, and production is limited to 19 pieces.

Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept in ceramized titanium with textile strap

What Makes the Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver Special?

The Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver is the brand's smallest and most accurate diver's watch. Its titanium case measures 40.8 x 12.9 mm, and the Spring Drive mechanism offers an exceptional accuracy of ±20 seconds per year. The gradient dial reflects the beauty of the Japanese archipelago's waters. The estimated price is CHF 12,500.

Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver gradient dial

H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Pump Features

The H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Pump, a collaboration with Reebok, features an anodized aluminum orange button. Each press adds an hour to the 74-hour power reserve. It has a case made of forged quartz fiber, paired with a white lacquered dial and rubber strap. Each version is limited to 250 pieces, with an estimated price of CHF 33,900.

H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Pump with orange button and white dial

Design Details of the Hermès H08 Squelette

The Hermès H08 Squelette is noted for its radical skeletonization. Its titanium mechanism features a PVD coating, and the rotor mirrors the case lines, made from tungsten. Super-LumiNova® blocks form the hour markers, complemented by a matching rubber strap. The case measures 39 x 42 x 11.69 mm, and the estimated price is CHF 18,900.

Hermès H08 Squelette with skeletonized mechanism and Super-LumiNova® markers

Why Choose the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume®?

The IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® features a luminescent case, dial, and strap that glow for 24 hours, thanks to Ceralume® technology. Its 46.5 mm case is made of white ceramic and houses a perpetual calendar showing moon phases for both hemispheres. Limited to 250 pieces, the estimated price is CHF 65,000.

IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume® with luminescent features

Laurent Ferrier Sport Traveller Slate Grey Specifications

The Laurent Ferrier Sport Traveller Slate Grey includes a date display and a second time zone. It features a titanium case and a movement with a platinum micro-rotor and a 3-day power reserve. Adjustable buttons at 8 and 10 o'clock allow local time changes without stopping the movement. The estimated price is CHF 66,000.

Laurent Ferrier Sport Traveller Slate Grey with titanium case

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept?

The Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept is a limited edition of 19 pieces. Please refer to Chopard for price details.

How accurate is the Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver?

The Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver has a remarkable accuracy of ±20 seconds per year.

What is the power reserve of the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Pump?

The H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Pump has a power reserve of 74 hours, with an orange button adding an hour per press.