The 25th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève—basically the Oscars of the watch world—has just dropped the list of finalists. The big winners in each category will be revealed at the awards ceremony in Geneva on 13 November 2025. The nominated watches will be exhibited in Shanghai, Istanbul, and Geneva, then in Dubai after the prize announcement.
The GPHG was launched in 2001 and has since become a public-interest foundation. It all begins with the GPHG Academy—a diverse group of major players from across the watch industry. The Academy is divided into six groups, representing everyone from watchmakers, designers, and artisans to component suppliers, educators, retailers, journalists, influencers, and top executives from the brands themselves. There is also a group made up of collectors, clients, and other prominent personalities who help keep watchmaking exciting and in the spotlight. Together, they decide which watches make the cut as nominees. From there, a jury of 30 members evaluates the finalists and selects the winners ahead of the November event.
It’s worth noting that several major players, from Rolex and Patek Philippe and the Swatch Group, often choose not to participate. Even so, the GPHG is still the biggest deal in watchmaking when it comes to awards. The GPHG is more about celebrating creativity, technical wizardry, and fresh ideas. It’s also a brilliant showcase (and PR moment) for independent and rising brands looking to make their mark. Every category has six finalists, but the most coveted prize of all is the top honour “Best in Show.” It goes to the watch that’s not only technically brilliant but also captures the essence of what the industry’s all about. And yes, any watch from any category can win it. Here are the nominees:
Ladies’ Watch
Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Legacy Tanzanite
Louis Vuitton Tambour Convergence Platinum
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold Quartz
gérald genta Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal
Ladies’ Complication
Chopard Imperiale Four Seasons
Jacob & Co The Mystery Tourbillon 44mm
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon
Franck Muller Round Triple Mystery
Time Only
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum
Tasaki Face of TASAKI (Black Mother of Pearl)
Piaget Andy Warhol Watch Clou de Paris Edition
Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold
Men’s Watch
Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A.
Laurent Ferrier Classic Auto Horizon
Garrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds – Power Reserve
Men’s Complication
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “150th Anniversary” Openworked
Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantieme Perpetuel
Louis Vuitton X Voutilainen LVKV-02 GMR 6
Iconic
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante
Breguet Classique Souscription 2025
Andersen Genève Communication 45
Tourbillon
Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11
Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon Glacier Blue
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Spin Time Air Flying Tourbillon
Urban Jürgensen UJ-1: 250th Anniversary Tourbillon Remontoire d’Égalité
Mechanical Exception
Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance Manufacture Edition
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux Automate
Louis Vuitton Escale au Pont-Neuf
Hazemann & Monnin School Watch Subscription
Luca Soprana Derek Pratt Remontoir d’Egalité
Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante
Chronographs
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date
Angelus Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold
Andersen Genève Split Second Chronograph Worldtime
H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition
Sports
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph
Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion Tentagraph
Ressence GMT Sport-Chic Watch Type 7
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra Cermet
Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
“Petite Aiguille”
Christopher Ward London C12 Loco
H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition
NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer
Challenge
Atelier Wen Millésime 2024 睦 (Mù)
Christopher Ward London C1 Celestial Moonphase x Mr Jones Watches
Kurono Tokyo Jubilee Sensu EOL ‘Shiraai’
Dennison Natural Stone Tiger Eye In Gold
Jewellery
Dior Montres La D De Dior Buisson Couture
Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans Joaillerie
Artistic Crafts
Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 Straw Marquetry Edition
Piaget Altiplano Skeleton High Jewellery Métiers D’art
Louis Vuitton Tambour Bushido Automata
Tiffany & Co. Bird On A Flying Tourbillon – Azure Blossom
Mechanical Clock
Anton Suhanov St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon Clock
Fiona Krüger Mystery Box : Forget Time, By Fiona Kruger X Denis Flageollet
L’EPÉE 1839 Albatross L’Epée 1839 X MB&F
Louis Vuitton Montgolfière Aéro
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Malaysia.
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