Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1

About this reference

The Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 in 18k white gold was introduced in 2019 as a permanent but extremely limited addition to the catalog, with production restricted to approximately two to three pieces per year due to the manufacturing process. Collectors value this reference because 95% of the watch, including the hairspring, screws, and wheels, is fabricated using only hand-operated tools, eschewing CNC machinery. The 43.5mm case houses a 272-component movement featuring a one-minute tourbillon inclined at 30 degrees. The dial displays a hand-enameled chapter ring and open-worked architecture finished with traditional gratté and frosting techniques. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the high-six-figure to low-seven-figure range. A notable production detail is that a single timepiece requires 6,000 man-hours to complete, representing a total labor increase of several thousand percent over the brand’s standard production models.