The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: Making time stand still

It’s once again high time that world’s most prestigious luxury companies gather to present their best watches in the hope of nabbing one of the coveted prizes at the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – GPHG).

Created in 2001 by two watching making enthusiasts, the Foundation of GPHG highlights and yearly rewards the most remarkable contemporary creations, as well as promote the art of watchmaking worldwide. Each year, elite representatives of the profession present their finest creations, with the distinguished “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix best-in-show award.

Watch the ceremony in the player above on Thursday, November 10th from 6.30 pm CET.

It has been dubbed the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, and this unmissable event is a celebration of the watchmaking industry and its players.

“These are the Oscars of the watchmaking industry,” has confirmed GPHG president Raymond Loretan. “The GPHG is affirming its faith in the ability of watchmakers, wherever they may be, to unite and chart their future together."

"We select the best.”

And the best is what we're getting.

For its 22nd edition, 90 nominated timepieces, including 84 watches and 6 clocks, are vying to be recognised as the best in the 15 categories – which include Ladies, Men, Calendar and Astronomy, Jewellery and this year’s new Mechanical Clock category.

The competing models have taken a pitstop in New Delhi, India, and Casablanca, Morocco, and are being shown to the public at the Musée Rath in Geneva from 2 to 20 November, where the public will be able to admire the models, as well as take part in free guided tours and introductory workshops on watchmaking. 

From TAG Heuer to Hermès, Bulgari to Zenith, the selection is a symphony of