The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is regarded as the Oscars of the watch industry. A jury of top industry professionals gathers to determine the best watches of the year across a wide range of categories. From the grand prize called “Aiguille D’Or” right down to the Challenge category for watches priced at CHF 3,000 or less. The 2024 GPHG Awards Ceremony took place last night (13th November) so let’s take a look at the GPHG results 2024.
“Aiguille D’Or” Grand Prix: IWC Eternal Calendar
Starting with the most prestigious award, the “Aiguille D’Or” Grand Prix was won by the IWC Eternal Calendar. This isn’t exactly a surprise considering the rarity of secular calendar complications in addition to featuring a world record breaking moon phase complication.
“Petite Aiguille” Prize: Kudoke 3 Salmon
It was only last week that we took a deep dive into the world of Kudoke and their accessible Saxon watchmaking. Evidently the GPHG jury agree, awarding the stylish and minimalist 3 Salmon the “Petite Aiguille” prize for watches between CHF 10,000 and CHF 3,000.
Tourbillon Watch Prize: Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription
The return of the Daniel Roth brand has definitely been one of the most memorable moments of 2024 in the watch industry this year so it’s nice to see that rewarded with an award from GPHG. The Tourbillon Souscription’s distinctive double ellipse shape and retrograde scales are the epitome of both classy style and watchmaking prowess.
Time Only Prize: H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel
H. Moser & Cie. prove that sometimes elegance and simplicity can be winning features. The Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel features a sleek integrated bracelet design with a fumé blue dial in enamel that is stunning.
Sports Watch Prize: Ming 37.09 Bluefin
Another interesting part of the GPHG is seeing smaller and more niche brands receive kudos from the wider industry. Ming isn’t exactly a new name on the block but 2024 has felt like something of a renaissance with an increase in productivity, style and quality as exemplified by the 37.09 Bluefin that beat out competition from giants like Zenith, Tudor and IWC.
Full Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Results 2024
Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie. winner of the Time Only Watch Prize 2024
“Aiguille D’Or” Grand Prix: IWC Eternal Calendar
Ladies’ Watch Prize: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Jour Nuit
Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Brise d’Été
Time Only Prize: H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel
Men’s Watch Prize: Voutilainen KV20i Reversed
Men’s Complication Watch Prize: De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication
Iconic Watch Prize: Piaget Polo 79
Tourbillon Watch Prize: Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription
Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize: Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon Silver
Mechanical Exception Watch Prize: Bovet 1822 Récital 28 Prowess 1
Chronograph Watch Prize: Massena Lab Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena Lab
Sports Watch Prize: Ming 37.09 Bluefin
Jewellery Watch Prize: Chopard Laguna High-Jewellery Secret Watch
Artistic Crafts Watch Prize: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Jour Enchanté
“Petite Aiguille” Prize: Kudoke
Challenge Watch Prize: Otsuka Lotec No.6
Eco-Innovation Prize: Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier
Audacity Prize: Berneron Mirage Sienna
“Horological Revelation” Prize: Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier
Chronometry Prize: Bernhard Lederer 3 Times Certified Observatory Chronometer
Special Jury Prize: Jean-Pierre Hagmann
More details at GPHG.
