This anniversary edition saw 90 watches and clocks competing across 15 categories—ranging from ladies’ and men’s models to calendar, astronomy, jewellery and mechanical prizes—and concluded with the announcement of the winners. Founded in 2001, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) quickly established itself as the preeminent annual competition celebrating excellence in watchmaking, with a mission to promote and recognise the most outstanding creations of the year; the event brings together manufacturers, master artisans and industry experts from around the world to honour what is often called the twelfth art of horology.

Run by a foundation recognised for its public utility, the GPHG functions not only as an awards ceremony but also as a global promotional platform for the watch industry; its selection processes and prize categories have evolved over time to reflect technological advances, artistic achievements and the shifting priorities of contemporary watchmaking.

Across two decades the GPHG gala has grown into a landmark moment in the Geneva and international calendar: each November the ceremony convenes professionals and collectors, showcases exceptional timepieces in prestigious venues, and reinforces the Grand Prix’s role as a bridge between tradition and innovation in haute horlogerie.

The GPHG selection process begins with the Academy—hundreds of international experts who propose and nominate eligible timepieces via a secure digital platform—before a longlist is compiled and refined into the official set of nominees across the prize categories. Those shortlisted watches are then physically presented to an independent in‑person jury, composed of industry figures and chaired by a president, who inspect the pieces up close and deliberate behind closed doors.

Winners are determined by secret ballot under notarial supervision, following rigorous evaluation against technical merit, creativity and finishing, ensuring that the awards reflect both peer recognition and hands‑on appraisal of each contender. Following multiple voting rounds by the GPHG 2025 Academy and a final decision from the in‑person jury, we show you the full roster of this year’s award winners:

“Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix : Breguet, Classique Souscription 2025

Chronometry Prize: Zenith, G.F.J. Calibre 135

Audacity Prize: Fam Al Hut, Möbius

Iconic Watch Prize: Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Mechanical Exception Watch Prize: Greubel Forsey, Nano Foudroyante

Chronograph Watch Prize: Angelus, Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold

Horological Revelation Prize: Anton Suhanov, St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon Clock

Tourbillon Watch Prize: Bvlgari, Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon

Sports Watch Prize: Chopard, Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF

Men’s Complication Watch Prize: Bovet 1822, Récital 30

Men’s Watch Prize: Urban Jürgensen, UJ-2: Double wheel natural escapement

Time Only Watch Prize: Daniel Roth, Extra Plat Rose Gold

Jewellery Watch Prize: Dior Montres, La D de Dior Buisson Couture

Artistic Crafts Watch Prize: Voutilainen, 28GML SOUYOU

Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize: Chopard, Imperiale Four Seasons

Ladies’ Watch Prize: gérald genta, Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal

“Petite Aiguille” Watch Prize: M.A.D. Editions, M.A.D.2 Green

Challenge Watch Prize: Dennison, Natural Stone Tiger Eye In Gold

Mechanical Clock Prize: L’Épée 1839, Albatross L’Épée 1839 X MB&F

Special Jury Prize: Alain Dominique Perrin