The Best of the Best: GPHG 2024 Award Winners

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Imagine a world where timekeeping is an art form, where mechanical marvels push the boundaries of innovation, and where the most exquisite timepieces are celebrated like masterpieces. Welcome to the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), considered the watch industry’s top awards show.

Each year, this prestigious event brings together the finest watchmakers from around the globe and curates a list of luxury watches awards. A panel of esteemed experts meticulously judges these timepieces, evaluating their technical brilliance, aesthetic appeal, and innovative spirit. The GPHG is more than just a luxury watch awards ceremony; it’s a celebration of horological excellence, a showcase of the artistry and ingenuity that goes into creating these extraordinary timepieces.

From intricate complications to avant-garde designs, the GPHG, watch industry’s top award show, recognizes the best in every category. In this blog we will take a glimpse of the GPHG 2024 Prizes and the dazzling array of winners.

Aiguille D’Or Award Winner: IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Eternal Calendar

Reference Number: IW505701

The IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Eternal Calendar Reference Number: IW505701 was honored with the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix Award, a prestigious award by watch industry’s top awards show, is given to the best watch in the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). This award goes to the best overall timepiece among all categories. This award solidifies the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Eternal Calendar’s position as one of the finest watches available today.

This timepiece boasts a meticulously crafted silver-plated dial that displays a range of calendar functions, including the day of the week, date, month, leap year cycle, and moon phase. Each sub-dial is elegantly designed and easily readable, ensuring that the wearer can effortlessly track the passage of time. The watch’s heart lies in its precise self-winding movement, which powers all these functions seamlessly.

The features of the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Eternal Calendar are as follows:

• Case: 44.4mm platinum, see through, 50 meter water resistance
• Dial: White, polished hands and hour markers, date display, moonphase indicator
• Strap: Black leather strap, platinum buckle
• Movement: Automatic, 168 hours power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, power indicator, eternal calendar, moonphase

The IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Eternal Calendar Reference Number – IW505701 is priced at: INR 1,42,57,240 approximately.

Ladies’ Complication Watch Award Winner: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Jour Nuit

Reference Number: VCARPBLR00

The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Jour Nuit, a brand that won multiple GPHG 2024 Prizes, bagged the Ladies’ Complication Watch Award in watch industry’s top awards show. It is a stunning timepiece that embodies the brand’s signature blend of poetry and elegance. The watch’s dial features a captivating night sky scene, with a shimmering blue aventurine glass background adorned with diamond-set stars and a moon. The sun, rendered in yellow gold, gracefully traverses the sky, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. The delicate guilloché work on the dial adds an extra layer of depth and texture, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the watch. It is truly deserving as it is a true masterpiece of watchmaking, combining technical excellence with artistic beauty.

The features of the Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Jour Nuit are as mentioned below:

• Case: 33mm, 18k white gold, rhodium plated, diamond set bezel, 30m water resistance
• Dial: Blue Aventurine, yellow gold detail, rotating 24 hour disk, diamond details
• Strap: Blue leather strap, 18k white gold buckle
• Movement: Mechanical, 36 hour power reserve
• Features: Hours and minutes

The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Jour Nuit Reference Number- VCARPBLR00 is priced at: INR 1,06,45,373 approximately.

Ladies Complication Award Winner: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Brise d’Été

Reference Number: VCARPERU00

The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels entry for luxury watches awards, the Brise d’Été Reference Number: VCARPERU00 is the winner of the best Ladies Complication watch at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, among other GPHG 2024 Prizes. It is a true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship. Inspired by the beauty and freshness of a summer morning, this timepiece captures the essence of nature in a delicate and captivating way.

The watch’s dial features a stunning miniature garden scene, meticulously crafted with enamel, mother-of-pearl, and precious stones. Delicate forget-me-not flowers, vibrant violets, and graceful butterflies are meticulously rendered, creating a sense of life and movement. The dial is framed by a bezel set with sparkling diamonds, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.

The features of the Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Brise d’Été watch are as follows:

• Case: 38mm, Rhodium plated. 187k White gold, diamond studded bezel
• Dial: White mother of pearl, 18k white gold flowers, decal & enamel painting
• Strap: Green leather strap, interchangeable
• Movement: Mechanical, self-winding, 38 hour power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds

The Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Brise d’Été Reference Number- VCARPERU00 is priced at: INR 1,60,75,009 approximately.

Audacity Award Winner: Berneron Mirage Sienna

Reference Number: 3438MS.G02

The Audacity Prize at the GPHG 2024 Prizes, was awarded to Berneron for their Mirage Sienna. This award recognizes a watch that pushes the boundaries of horological innovation and challenges traditional conventions. The Mirage Sienna is a testament to the daring spirit of independent watchmaking, showcasing a unique design and technical ingenuity. The Berneron Sienna is a captivating timepiece that pays homage to the art deco era, with its elongated oval case, sunburst dial,and asymmetrical wavy watch face that looks like its almost melting. Now, it is not just the look of the watch that got the award, the Mirage Sienna is truly innovative inside out. The Mirage breaks the mold by shaping its case around its ultra-thin (just 2.3mm!) caliber, not the other way around. This innovative approach allows for stunning gold plates and bridges on the movement. Berneron pushes boundaries further by flipping the script on the hands. With the shorter hour hand on top, the watch boasts a dramatically curved crystal, making it a marvel of slimness (15% thinner profile!).

The features of the Berneron Mirage Sienna are as mentioned below:

• Case: 34mm, 18k gold, 30 meter water resistance
• Dial: 18k gold, sunburst, wavy Roman numerals and hands
• Strap: Sienna leather strap, 18k gold buckle
• Movement: Hand wound, inverted hands set, 72 hour power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes, and small seconds

The Berneron Mirage Sienna is priced at: INR 57,94,438 approximately.

Sports Award Winner: Ming 37.09 Bluefin

Reference: 3709B

The Sports Watch category at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) luxury watches awards, honors timepieces designed for active lifestyles.These watches are engineered to withstand rigorous conditions while maintaining elegance and precision.They often feature robust cases, water resistance, and specialized functions like chronographs or diving timers.The award recognizes exceptional design, innovation, and performance in the world of sports watches ,and the timepiece that received the award is the Ming Bluefin 37.09 Dive watch.

The Ming 37.09 Bluefin is a reimagined dive watch that prioritizes functionality and aesthetics. Its unique internal construction ensures pressure resistance and accommodates the essential dive timer scale. Instead of a traditional rotating bezel, the time scale is integrated into the sapphire dial, illuminated by Super-LumiNova X1. A sealed crown at 4 o’clock controls the unidirectional rotation of this innovative dial, providing a user-friendly and reliable diving experience.

The features of the Ming Bluefin 37.09 are as mentioned below:

• Case: 38mm × 44.5mm, stainless steel, water resistance up to 600 meters
• Dial: Deep blue, metalized sapphire, hour markers printed under crystal, Super Luminova
• Strap: Blue FKM rubber strap, keeperless tuck buckle
• Movement: Automatic, 50 hour power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and 60 minutes internal dive bezel

The Ming Bluefin 37.09 is priced at: INR 4,69,375 approximately.

Horological Revelation Award Winner: Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier

Reference Number: RCTA

The Horological Revelation award among other GPHG 2024 Prizes, is a prestigious accolade given to an emerging talent in the watchmaking industry. It recognizes and celebrates the exceptional work of a young watchmaker or independent brand who has demonstrated remarkable creativity, technical innovation, and a unique approach to watchmaking.

Rémy Cools was the recipient of the Horological Revelation award in 2024 for his Tourbillon Atelier. It is a stunning timepiece that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design.The compact platinum case houses a mesmerizing tourbillon movement, adorned with intricate details and exquisite finishing.The off-centered dial adds a touch of modern elegance, while the hand-crafted components and meticulous attention to detail elevate this watch to a true work of art. He has developed a new, high-precision mechanical movement inspired by 18th and 19th-century French horology. The Tourbillon Atelier, limited to 36 pieces, showcases this modern interpretation, available in yellow or rose gold dial options.

The features of the Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier watch are as follows:

• Case: 39mm, platinum, 30 meter water resistance
• Dial: Silver, black indications, polished convex steel hands
• Strap: Black leather, engraved platinum pin buckle
• Movement: Manual winding, hand finished, 50 hours power reserve
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, and 60 seconds Tourbillon

The Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier Reference Number-RCTA is priced at: INR 1,50,73,152 approximately.

Calendar and Astronomy Award Winner: Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon Silver

Reference Number: LCF039.R5.G3N

The Calendar and Astronomy luxury watches awards at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024 recognizes exceptional timepieces that incorporate complex calendar functions and astronomical displays.These watches often feature intricate mechanisms that track celestial bodies, lunar phases, and other astronomical phenomena.

The Laurent Ferrier Classique Moon Silver Reference Number LCF039.R5.G3N, a recipient of the Calendar and Astronomy Award at the GPHG 2024, is a testament to the brand’s commitment to classic elegance and horological excellence. Its 40mm 18k rose gold case houses a silver opaline dial with a sunray finish, displaying the day, date, month, leap year indicator, and a detailed moon phase. The in-house Caliber FCR-901, with its 80-hour power reserve, powers this timepiece. The movement’s meticulous finishing, including Côtes de Genève, perlage, and blued screws, reflects the brand’s attention to detail.

The features of the Laurent Ferrier Classique Moon Silver watch are as follows:

• Case: 40mm, Red gold,
• Dial: Satin finished, Silver, moonphase disk, Roman numerals, baton shaped indicators, date numbers in petrol blue transfer, Assegai shaped white gold hands, cherry red date hands
• Strap: Brown, hand sewn, Alcantara lining
• Movement: Mechanical, Manual winding, 80 hour power reserve
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Day, Month, Moon phases,and Power reserve indicator

The Laurent Ferrier Classique Moon Silver Reference Number- LCF039.R5.G3N is priced at: INR 75,79,036 approximately.

Tourbillon Watch Award Winner: Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription

Reference Number: DAAE01A1

Tourbillon watches are among the most complex and prestigious timepieces in the world, and their prices reflect this. At the GPHG 2024, tourbillon watch award was given to the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription, a masterpiece of horological artistry. Its unique design features a tourbillon carriage suspended beneath the dial, a visually striking and technically impressive innovation. The Tourbillon Souscription’s case is crafted from exclusive yellow gold and shaped in a distinctive double-ellipse form. To streamline the design, it features a single face, resulting in a remarkably slim 9.2mm profile. While maintaining the original proportions, the case has been subtly refined with redesigned lugs that gracefully curve downward, enhancing both aesthetics and wearability.

The features of the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription watch are as mentioned:

• Case: 35.5 x 38.6 mm, 18k yellow gold, double ellipse case, 30 meter water resistance
• Dial: Guilloché Clous de Paris, tourbillon carriage, power reserve indicator
• Strap: Leather, pin buckle
• Movement: Mechanical, manual winding, 80 hour power reserve
• Function: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, and Tourbillon

The Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription Reference Number- DAAE01A1 is priced at: INR 13,25,4420 approximately.

Chronograph Award Winner: Massena Lab Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena Lab

Reference Number: SP-ML

The Chronograph Award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024 honors exceptional timepieces equipped with chronograph complications. To qualify for this prestigious award, a watch must showcase innovative chronograph mechanisms, precise timekeeping capabilities, aesthetically pleasing design, and exquisite craftsmanship.

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024 saw the winner in the Massena Lab Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena Lab timepiece. It is a stunning timepiece that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and technical innovation. The watch features a monopusher chronograph mechanism with a column-wheel and horizontal clutch, allowing for precise timing control. The skeletonized dial reveals the intricate workings of the movement, with the hand-finished chronograph components taking center stage, and the titanium case, with its polished bezel and grained lugs, provides a sleek and modern aesthetic.The watch is limited to 10 pieces, making it a highly coveted collectible for watch enthusiasts.

The features of the Massena Lab Chronograph Monopoussoir are as follows:

• Case: 42mm, polished Titanium, sapphire crystal window panel, water resistance of 30 meters
• Dial: Marine chronometer, part open dial,
• Strap: Black-Grey leather, titanium clasp
• Movement: Manual winding, 45 hour power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, monopusher chronograph

The Massena Lab Chronograph Monopoussoir Reference Number- SP-ML is priced at: INR 1,23,12,947 approximately.

Iconic Watch Award Winner: Piaget Polo 79

Reference: PGG0A49150

The Iconic Watch Prize at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was awarded to the Piaget Polo 79. This prestigious award recognizes a timepiece that has made a significant impact on the watchmaking industry, both historically and culturally.

The Piaget Polo 79, a reinterpretation of the original Polo model from 1979, was chosen for its iconic design, innovative features, and enduring appeal. This award signifies the watch’s status as a timeless classic and a symbol of luxury and sophistication. .The Piaget Polo 79 is a stunning reinterpretation of a classic. Its iconic tonneau-shaped case, adorned with distinctive gadroons, exudes a timeless elegance. The brushed gold finish, coupled with polished accents, creates a captivating interplay of light and shadow. The dial, with its minimalist design and applied indices, showcases Piaget’s commitment to understated luxury. At its heart lies the ultra-thin automatic caliber 1200P1, a testament to the brand’s mastery of fine watchmaking.

The features of the Piaget Polo 79 are as mentioned below:

• Case: 38mm, 18k yellow gold, 50 meter water resistance
• Dial: Brushed gold and polished gadroons, 18k yellow gold hands
• Strap: 18k yellow gold bracelet chain
• Movement: 44 hours power reserve
• Functions: Hours and minute

The Piaget Polo 79 Reference Number- PGG0A49150 is priced at: INR 64,98,704 approximately.

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