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Winners of the 2025 GPHG Watch Awards

The 2025 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) crowned Breguet's Classique Souscription 2025 with the prestigious Aiguille d'Or. From tourbillons to chronographs, here's a complete breakdown of every category winner and why this year's results signal a major shift in haute horlogerie.

1938 Vintage Omega Chronograph CK 2077-3 Caliber 33.3 — Experts Watches

Chronograph / Vintage Watches

1938 Vintage Omega Chronograph CK 2077-3 — A Collector’s Milestone

The 1938 Omega Chronograph CK 2077-3 is a landmark pre-WWII timepiece powered by the legendary Caliber 33.3. With auction prices rising globally, discover why serious collectors are pursuing early Omega chronographs — and how to find one.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LUXURY PROGRAM / Chronograph / CPO / Diving Watches / Omega / Vintage Watches

80's Watch Buying Guide:

A collector's guide to the best Omega watches from the 1980s — covering the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch (Ref. 145.022), Seamaster 120 Jacques Mayol Plongeur de Luxe (Ref. 396.0900), Baby Ploprof (Ref. 166.0250), Constellation Manhattan, Seamaster Albatros Chrono-Quartz, and Dynamic III. Includes what to look for when buying and an FAQ.

Bullhead / Bullhead Watches / Bulova Bullhead / CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LUXURY PROGRAM / Chronograph / Omega Bullhead / Vintage Watches

Vintage BullHead Chronograph Watches: History, Design & Collector's Guide

Discover the unique history, design, and collectibility of vintage BullHead chronograph watches — from the iconic Omega 146.011 to rare Bucherer and Lemania references.

Chronograph / Vintage Watches

Excelsior Park Chronograph Watch Movement Brief

A collector's guide to Excelsior Park — the rare Swiss chronograph movement manufacturer founded in 1866. Covers the history of the brand, its notable calibers (EP4, EP40, 4-68, 40-120 rattrapante), and why vintage watches with Excelsior Park movements are among the most coveted in the market today.

Chronograph / Heuer / Rolex / Swiss Movements / Valjoux / Valjoux 72 / Vintage Watches / Watch Movements

Valjoux 72 Chronograph Movement — The Collector's Guide

The Valjoux 72 is one of the most iconic chronograph movements ever made. Used by Rolex, Heuer, and Patek Philippe, this Swiss-made manual-winding caliber is celebrated for its column wheel precision and lateral clutch design. Learn about its history, key features, and why collectors prize watches powered by the Valjoux 72.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LUXURY PROGRAM / Chronograph / CPO / Lemania / Lemania 2310 / Omega / Vintage Watches / Watch Movements

History of Lemania Watches & the Vintage Lemania 2310 Movement

Explore the rich history of Lemania watches and the legendary Lemania 2310 chronograph movement — used by Omega, Patek Philippe, and Breguet.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LUXURY PROGRAM / Chronograph / CPO / Diving Watches / Movado / Vintage Watches / Zenith

Guide To Zenith And Movado Super Sub Sea Vintage Watch

A collector's guide to the Zenith and Movado Super Sub Sea vintage diving watches — covering the Movado-Zenith-Mondia holding history, the legendary Zenith Caliber 146 HP movement, key references (A3736, A3635, Super Sub Sea 500), and what makes these underrated 1960s divers so compelling for serious collectors.

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LUXURY PROGRAM / Chronograph / CPO / Valjoux / Vintage Watches / Watch Movements

Valjoux Watch Movements Brief

A brief history of Valjoux watch movements — from the legendary Valjoux 72 used in the Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaster, to the iconic 88 and the workhorse 7750.