The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)—widely regarded as the most important award ceremony in contemporary watchmaking—has once again recognised the finest achievements across horology. First introduced in 2000 and backed by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), the GPHG has evolved into the industry's equivalent of the Oscars, honouring brands whose technical mastery, design innovation, and cultural impact define modern watchmaking.
Below is a complete rundown of the 2025 winners across each category.
Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix (Best in Show)
Winner: Breguet – Classique Souscription 2025
To celebrate its 250th anniversary, Breguet unveiled the Classique Souscription 2025—a modern revival of the historic Montre de Souscription from 1796. The anniversary edition mirrors the original’s distinctive codes: a white grand feu enamel dial, flame-blued single hand, Breguet numerals reserved exclusively for enamel dials, and a subtle secret signature. Beyond its aesthetics, the watch pays homage to Breguet’s historic preorder model that helped revive the brand post-Revolution.
Ladies’ Watch Prize
Winner: Gérald Genta – Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal
Set with 137 fire opals on a 36.5 mm yellow-gold case, the Oursin Fire Opal reinterprets Gérald Genta’s iconic design vocabulary. A textured carnelian dial, octagonal elements, and a modified Zenith Elite movement (calibre GG-005) with an 18k gold rotor complete the piece’s fiery aesthetic.
Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize
Winner: Chopard – Imperiale Four Seasons
Chopard captures the passage of the year through a rotating mother-of-pearl disc that completes one full cycle annually. Powered by the in-house calibre L.U.C 96.31-L with Twin technology and a 65-hour power reserve, the piece blends poetic design with mechanical sophistication.
Time Only Prize
Winner: Daniel Roth – Extra Plat Rose Gold
Marking the revival of Daniel Roth in collaboration with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, this ultra-slim double-ellipse watch reimagines a 1990 classic. With a 7.7 mm rose-gold case, hand-guilloché dial, and calibre DR002 shaped to match the case geometry, it stands as a restrained yet technical homage to the brand’s heritage.
Men’s Watch Prize
Winner: Urban Jürgensen – UJ-2 Time-Only
The revived brand, now produced within Kari Voutilainen’s facilities, takes the award for a refined asymmetric design featuring small seconds at 4:30 and a power-reserve indicator at 12. The hand-wound UJ-2 calibre operates at 2.5 Hz with a 52-hour reserve, blending classical proportion with modern execution.
Men’s Complication Prize
Winner: Bovet – Récital 30
The Récital 30 focuses on a sophisticated interpretation of world-time, incorporating a roller-based system that adjusts according to global daylight-saving standards. With 26 rollers and compatibility with 25 time zones, it offers functionality without the bulk of its more complex predecessor, the Récital 28.
Iconic Watch Prize
Winner: Audemars Piguet – Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar (Sand Gold)
Debuting the new calibre 7138—adjustable entirely via the crown—Audemars Piguet introduces a new chapter in perpetual calendar design. The sand-gold Royal Oak edition wins for redefining an already enduring icon with streamlined usability and refined mechanics.
Tourbillon Watch Prize
Winner: Bulgari – Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
New to Watches and Wonders this year, Bulgari claimed another ultra-thin record: just 1.85 mm including the case, making it the thinnest tourbillon timepiece ever produced. Tungsten-carbide baseplate design, calibre BVL 900, and a 42-hour reserve elevate the brand’s decade-long dominance in slim engineering.
Mechanical Exception Prize
Winner: Greubel Forsey – Nano Foudroyante
Limited to 22 pieces, this breakthrough invention divides each second into six increments using just 16 nanojoules per jump—1,800 times more efficient than traditional systems. A 37.9 mm case houses a flying tourbillon positioned for maximum visual clarity, making it the brand’s smallest watch yet.
Chronograph Prize
Winner: Angelus – Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold
A mono-pusher, hand-wound column-wheel chronograph in 37 mm yellow gold with vintage-inspired lugs and a refined off-white dial. The calibre A5000, just 4.2 mm thick, showcases a compact yet high-performance mechanical layout.
Sports Watch Prize
Winner: Chopard – Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
The lightest Alpine Eagle to date, crafted from ceramised titanium and equipped with an 8 Hz calibre 01.14-C, engineered to maintain precision under impact. Reduced movement mass and a rubber strap complete its technical profile.
Jewellery Watch Prize
Winner: Dior – La D de Dior Buisson Couture
Gem-setting takes centre stage with 1,088 stones—diamonds, pink sapphires, and tsavorites—across dial, case, and crown. With over 480 hours of crafting and 150 hours of stone setting, time becomes a subtle detail rather than the focal point.
Artistic Crafts Prize
Winner: Voutilainen – 28GML SOUYOU
A one-of-a-kind urushi lacquer masterpiece created by Japanese artisan Tatsuo Kitamura. The dial combines abalone inlays, gold leaf, and layered lacquer work exceeding 1,000 hours. The calibre 28GML features dual-time display and traditional hand finishing.
Petite Aiguille Prize (CHF 3,000–10,000 segment)
Winner: M.A.D. Editions – M.A.D.2 Green
Designed by Eric Giroud, the M.A.D.2 channels 1990s club culture with twin disc dials inspired by turntables. A 42 mm case and dual-cylinder time display continue the brand’s mission of offering MB&F-DNA watches to non-collectors.
Challenge Prize (Under CHF 3,000)
Winner: Dennison – Natural Stone Tiger Eye (Gold)
A reinterpretation of Dennison’s vintage cushion-case design, featuring a uniquely patterned tiger-eye stone dial, 6 mm-slim gold-plated case, and accessible pricing at CHF 660.
Mechanical Clock Prize
Winner: L’Epée 1839 x MB&F – Albatross
A 17-kg mechanical automaton with dual movements, striking hours and powering 16 synchronized propeller sets. Modeled after Jules Verne’s imagined airship, the clock offers multiple operation modes and manual winding via propeller blades.
Audacity Prize
Winner: Fam Al Hut – MARK 1 Möbius
A compact dual-axis tourbillon housed in a curved, lug-less steel case, featuring double retrograde time displays and a jumping hour—an unprecedented configuration in wristwatches.
Horological Revelation Prize
Winner: Anton Suhanov – St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon Clock
A modern tribute to Fabergé eggs with a guilloché silver shell, 24-second tourbillon under a sapphire dome, and bezel-controlled multi-time-zone display. Awarded for exceptional advancement within a young brand.
Chronometry Prize
Winner: Zenith – G.F.J. Lapis-Lazuli
Powered by a revived version of the legendary competition calibre 135-O, now COSC-certified and regulated to +/-2 seconds per day. The piece features a lapis-lazuli star-sky dial and a platinum case, celebrating Zenith’s unmatched history in precision trials.
