The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, commonly known as the GPHG (in English: Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix) are awards for artistic and technical merit in horology. They are presented annually by the Foundation of the Grand Prix in Geneva in recognition of excellence in watchmaking, following a vote by a jury and the GPHG Academy. The awards are widely regarded to be the most prestigious awards in the watch world.https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2024/11/13/grand-prix-dhorlogerie-de-genve-gphg-2024-honors-watch-winners/ As of 2026, the President of the Jury is Wei Koh.
History
The GPHG awards ceremony started in 2001 and is celebrated every year in November to award the international watchmaking profession, often with over 1000 guests. It has been described as the Oscars of watchmaking.
The GPHG's mission is to highlight and annually recognize the excellence of contemporary watchmaking productions on an international level by awarding prizes to creations and industry players whose creativity or contribution have left a mark.
The ceremony is broadcast live on the GPHG website and through various media partners. The ceremony is followed by an exclusive gala dinner attended by around 300 people, including leaders of major brands and their guests.https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gphg-award-winners-2024
Latest Winners
The Grand Prix awarded 19 prizes in 2025:
Main Awards 2025 +WinnerBrandModelAiguille d’Or Grand PrixBreguetClassique SouscriptionChronograph Watch PrizeZenithGFJ Calibre 135 Iconic Watch PrizeAudemars PiguetRoyal Oak Perpetual CalendarMechanical Exception Watch PrizeGreubel ForseyNano FoudroyanteLadies’ Watch PrizeGérald GentaGentissima Oursin Fire OpalLadies’ Complication Watch PrizeChopardImperiale Four SeasonsMen's Watch PrizeUrban JürgensenUJ-2Men's Complication Watch PrizeBovet 1822Récital 30Tourbillon Watch PrizeBulgariOcto Finissimo Ultra TourbillonSports Watch PrizeChopardAlpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HFTime Only Watch PrizeDaniel RothExtra Plat Rose GoldJewellery Watch PrizeDiorLa D de Dior Buisson CoutureArtistic Crafts Watch PrizeVoutilainen28GML SOUYOUPetite Aiguille PrizeMAD EditionsMAD2 GreenChallenge Watch PrizeDennisonNatural Stone Tiger Eye In Gold
Special Awards 2025 +WinnerBrand/PersonModelAudacity PrizeFam Al HutMöbiusHorological Revelation PrizeAnton SuhanovSt Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon ClockChronometry PrizeZenithG.F.J. Calibre 135Special Jury PrizeAlain Dominique Perrin
Aiguille d'Or Winners +YearWinnerModel2001Vacheron ConstantinLady Kalla2002Patek Philippe5102 Ciel Lune2003Patek Philippe51012004F.P. JourneTourbillon Souverain à Seconde Morte2005Vacheron ConstantinTour de l'Île2006F.P. JourneSonnerie Souveraine2007Richard MilleRM 0122008F.P. JourneCentigraphe Souverain2009A. Lange & SöhneLange Zeitwerk2010Greubel ForseyDouble Tourbillon 30° Historical Edition2011De BethuneDB282012TAG HeuerMikrogirder2013Girard-PerregeauxÉchappement Constant L.M.2014BreguetClassique Chronométrie2015Greubel ForseyTourbillon Vision2016Ferdinand BerthoudFB12017Chopardhttps://www.euronews.com/living/2017/11/09/chopard-wins-the-aiguille-dor-grand-prixL.U.C. Full Strike2018Bovet 1822Récital 22 Grand Récitalhttps://www.letemps.ch/economie/bovet-remporte-laiguille-dor-20182019Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Quantième Perpétuel2020PiagetAltiplano Ultimate2021BvlgariOcto Finissimo2022MB&FLegacy Machine Sequential Evo2023Audemars PiguetCode 11.592024IWC SchaffhausenPortugieser Eternal Calendar2025BreguetClassique Souscription
List of Awards
The GPHG usually awards 16 main awards:
Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix Chronograph Watch Prize Iconic Watch Prize Mechanical Exception Watch Prize Ladies’ Watch Prize Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize Men's Watch Prize Men's Complication Watch Prize Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize Tourbillon Watch Prize Sports Watch Prize Time Only Watch Prize Jewellery Watch Prize Artistic Crafts Watch Prize Petite Aiguille Prize Challenge Watch Prize
And 5 special awards:
Eco-Innovation Prize Audacity Prize Horological Revelation Prize Chronometry Prize Special Jury Prize
Event
The ceremony is often preceded by an annual exhibition at the Musée Rath in Geneva is a highlight of the cultural and watchmaking calendar of the City of Geneva. The 90 timepieces preselected by the GPHG Academy are presented there in a bold scenography, designed for the GPHG.
In addition, a cultural mediation program is offered to the many visitors and schools: introductory watchmaking workshops, led by the Geneva Watchmaking School, guided tours of the exhibition by experts, lectures, and interactive activities.
See also Canton of Geneva Complication Horology List of watch manufacturers Searchable database of all entrants, shortlisted watches and winners
References
Further reading Berner, G.A., Illustrated Professional Dictionary of Horology, Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH 1961–2012 Donzé, Pierre-Yves (2022). The business of time: A global history of the watch industry. Manchester University Press. Grafton, Edward, Horology, a popular sketch of clock and watch making, London: Aylett and Jones, 1849 American and Swiss Watchmaking in 1876 by Jacques David Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH UK patent GB218487, Improvements relating to wrist watches , 1923 patent resulting from John Harwood's invention of a practical self-winding watch mechanism.