Clear winners
1. Cartier
Pasha de Cartier Skeleton Flying Tourbillon
Powered by Cartier's new Calibre 9457 MC, which has a specially developed flying tourbillon escapement, the Pasha features skeletonised bridges in the shape of Arabic numerals.
2. Franck Muller
Giga Tourbillon
Designed with an oversize tourbillon and four barrels instead of the traditional one or two, this exceptional timepiece is designed to be admired.
3. Graff
MasterGraff Skeleton Limited Edition
The brand's first skeletonised tourbillon watch is a feat of technical expertise with its pared-down inner workings and diamond-encrusted case. Production is limited to 10 pieces each in rose and white gold.
4. Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2
The limited-edition version of Jaeger-LeCoultre's famed self-protecting timepiece showcases a sophisticated spherical tourbillon and the first cylindrical balance-spring to be used in a wristwatch.
5. Chronoswiss
Grand Opus Chronograph DLC
With a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating on the stainless steel case and red and white lacquered hands, the Grand Opus offers a sportier take on the traditional skeletonised movement.
6. Parmigiani
Pershing Tourbillon 005 Skeleton
Developed in partnership with Italian yacht manufacturer Pershing, this rare tourbillon model is crafted entirely in Parmigiani's own workshops. A special colour treatment accentuates the open movement.