Stephan Ciejka x Frank Sans C, the clash of horological titans
For this incredible new episode filmed at the Dubail boutique on Place Vendôme in Paris, Frank Sans C and Stephan Ciejka (editor-in-chief of La Revue des Montres and president of the selection committee for La Montre de l’Année) have selected ten meticulously chosen watches that embody excellence and the extraordinary. Cartier, Chopard, Piaget, Bvlgari, Gérald Charles, F.P. Journe, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, GP, Blancpain... A lineup of exceptional timepieces approaching 2 million euros!
BLANCPAIN, Villeret Tourbillon Heure Sautante Minutes Rétrograde
This model, from the Villeret collection by the Maison Blancpain, is characterized by the purity of its lines. Water-resistant up to 30 meters, the 42 mm red gold case features the iconic double pomme bezel, allowing the dial to fully express itself. Crafted in white grand feu enamel, the dial showcases a magnificent tourbillon at 12 o’clock. It shares the spotlight with a circle at 6 o’clock, housing two other complications: jumping hours and retrograde minutes, with the minute hand taking the form of a hollowed sage leaf. The use of a sapphire case back allows for a view of the underside of the tourbillon as well as the remarkable decoration of the manual-winding movement, which features an anti-magnetic silicon balance spring and offers a comfortable power reserve of 144 hours.
€180,950
View the technical details of the Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon Heure Sautante Minutes Rétrograde.
BVLGARI, Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC
With a thickness of 1.70 mm, the same as a 0.10 euro coin, the Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC by Bvlgari sets a new world record for thinness. This watch, which marked the year 2024, was featured in a broadcast on Frank Sans C’s YouTube channel titled Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC : Record battu ! and in a dedicated article, Bulgari breaks the record for world’s thinnest watch.
€440,000
Consult the technical specifications of the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC.
CARTIER, Santos de Cartier Squelette
The Santos de Cartier collection welcomes a yellow gold reference with an ultra-futuristic allure. The skeletonized dial is particularly striking, featuring precisely cut bridges shaped into oversized Roman numerals. The visual appeal is further enhanced by gold sword-shaped hands. Additionally, this “large model” edition is powered by an in-house manual winding caliber, providing approximately 72 hours of power reserve. Water-resistant up to 100 meters, it comes with an interchangeable semi-matte gray alligator strap, equipped with the SmartLink sizing adjustment system. Ingenious!
€76,000
Consult the technical specifications of the Santos de Cartier.
CHOPARD, Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon
With its sporty lines, the 41 mm Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon watch benefits from the performance and qualities of an exclusive and innovative steel: “Lucent Steel A223.” This hypoallergenic alloy is 50% more resistant to abrasion than standard steel, and its exceptional purity gives it a brilliance comparable to gold. The case is complemented by a bezel featuring eight exposed screws, ensuring water resistance up to 100 meters. Inside, it houses an Aletsch blue dial with a textured surface on a solid gold base, captivating the eye with a design reminiscent of an eagle’s iris. Hypnotic in its presence, it also features a tourbillon at 6 o’clock that, with no interior bridge, appears to float effortlessly. On the back, a sapphire crystal reveals the workings of an in-house movement with dual certification: COSC and the Poinçon de Genève. Thanks to the Chopard Twin technology of two stacked barrels, the movement provides approximately 65 hours of power reserve.
€136,000
Consult the technical specifications of the Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon.
F.P. JOURNE, Répétition Souveraine
The F.P. Journe Maison explores the measurement of time with creativity and technical mastery in the exceptional Répétition Souveraine. With a 40 mm diameter, the watch features a dial protected by a slightly smoked sapphire crystal, offering a glimpse of a meticulously decorated baseplate and bridges crafted from 18-carat rose gold.
Completely pierced, the dial provides a stunning view of the manual winding movement, equipped with two barrels to deliver a power reserve of approximately 56 hours. This ultra-thin minute repeater caliber—measuring just 4.5 mm in thickness—is the result of two critical technical innovations. The first is the use of ultra-flat gongs, which produce a louder and clearer sound than traditional gongs. Instead of being positioned around the movement, they are placed on the dial side, freeing up space for other components. The second innovation is an unprecedented system of racks and hammers, known as the “Répétition Souveraine”. This system uses the same hammer to chime both the hours and minutes. In the absence of quarters, a pause is automatically inserted between the hour and minute chimes. However, the quarter-hour chimes are struck with two distinct tones, as is customary. Lastly, and notably, the watch is crafted in steel—a material chosen specifically to enhance sound transmission, ensuring exceptional acoustic performance.
€373,400
Consult the technical specifications of the F.P. Journe Répétition Souveraine.
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GERALD CHARLES, Maestro 8.0 Squelette
The Maestro 8.0 Skeleton is presented on a dark gray rubber strap that perfectly complements the shape of the 18-carat rose gold case, as well as the sandblasted, polished bridges with anthracite gray bevels. These architectural elements provide a breathtaking view of the automatic movement, which boasts a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. The dial, featuring luminescent gold hands and a subtle rose gold minute track, also incorporates an off-center rose gold micro-rotor housed in a star-shaped cage. This geometry reflects the celestial theme envisioned by Octavio Garcia when conceptualizing the movement: a map of the starry sky. Elegantly unconventional, the piece is water-resistant to 100 meters.
€80,220
Consult the technical specifications of the Gérald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette.
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GIRARD-PERREGAUX, Quasar Tourbillon With Three Bridges
All in transparency, the Quasar Tourbillon With Three Bridges features a 46 mm diameter case, entirely made of sapphire and water-resistant up to 30 meters.
Exceptional, this piece stands out for the architecture of its movement, which features three distinct bridges. In a play of transparency, the dial allows light to pass through, revealing a tourbillon at 6 o’clock and the intricate gears of the automatic movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. Avant-garde, this timepiece is paired with a black or silver alligator leather strap, giving it a distinctly futuristic look.
€298,000
Consult the technical specifications of the Girard-Perregaux Quasar Tourbillon With Three Bridges.
PIAGET, Emperador Coussin XL Edition Dubail
Specially created for the Dubail Maison, this Piaget Emperador Coussin watch, limited to only five pieces, is presented in an XL size with an imposing 46.5 mm diameter case.
Made of white gold, this timepiece houses an ultra-thin automatic movement featuring a perpetual calendar. This complication is displayed on a black dial where red retrograde hands indicate the day and date, respectively at 9/10 o’clock and 3 o’clock. Dedicated sub-dials show the months, leap years, and a small seconds display. Water-resistant up to 30 meters, this perpetual calendar is paired with a GMT function and is delivered on a black alligator leather strap. A final detail, not to be overlooked: the red accents, a signature color of the Dubail editions, add an exclusive touch.
€92,500
Consult the technical specifications of the Piaget Emperador Coussin XL Edition Dubail.
ROGER DUBUIS, Excalibur Monobalancier
At the forefront of contemporary Haute Horlogerie, the Roger Dubuis Maison stands out with its bold timepieces that blend advanced watchmaking mechanisms with extravagant designs. An example of this is the Excalibur Monobalancier in fully diamond-set rose gold, which takes sophistication to the extreme. With a 42 mm diameter, the piece is powered by a skeletonized movement that embodies the very essence of the Excalibur collection. The movement stands out with star-shaped bridges, highlighted by the multitude of diamonds that illuminate this technological marvel, certified with the Poinçon de Genève.
€370,000
ROLEX, Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master
A unique model in this configuration, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master features a white gold case, highlighted by a bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds. These diamonds extend onto the lugs as well.
Water-resistant up to 100 meters, this sparkling variation features a deep black dial, adorned with luminescent hands and hour markers, as well as a date at 3 o’clock, protected by the characteristic Cyclops lens. Designed for both men and women, the watch is powered by an automatic movement with Superlative Chronometer certification (COSC + Rolex certification), featuring a Parachrom antimagnetic hairspring and offering a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. Delivered on a black Oysterflex rubber strap, this brilliant reference is rare and therefore exceptional.
€107,350
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