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The Oscars of the watch industry, Geneva recently hosted the prestigious 2023 edition of their Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). The glittering event, showcasing the crème de la crème of timepieces, concluded with the announcement of the coveted Aiguille d’Or, the event’s highest accolade. Significantly, this year’s GPHG not only celebrated horological excellence but also marked the end of an era for a notable brand’s CEO.
While the GPHG shines a spotlight on the finest in Swiss watchmaking, it’s not without its gaps. Major players like Rolex and several from the Swatch Group and Richemont were notably absent. Yet, despite these absences, the GPHG stands as a unique gathering that annually unites diverse facets of the industry – from intricate clocks and exquisite jewelry to innovative watches.
Taking home the night’s most prestigious title, the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, awarded for the year’s most exceptional timepiece, was the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4.
Below, see the complete list of winners crowned at the 2023 GPHG, unveiling the timepieces that ticked all the right boxes in this grand horological celebration.
“Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4
Innovation Prize
Hautlence, Sphere Series 1
Ladies’ Watch Prize
Piaget, Hidden Treasures
Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize
Dior Montres, Grand Soir Automate Etoile de Monsieur Dior
Men’s Complication Watch Prize
Voutilainen, World Timer
Iconic Watch Prize
Ulysse Nardin, Freak One
Tourbillon Watch Prize
Laurent Ferrier, Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit
Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize
Bovet 1822, Récital 20 Astérium
Chronograph Watch Prize
Petermann Bédat, Chronographe rattrapante
Sports Watch Prize
Tudor, Pelagos 39
Jewellery Watch Prize
Bulgari, Serpenti Cleopatra
Artistic Crafts Watch Prize
Piaget, Altiplano Métiers d’Art – Undulata
“Petite Aiguille” Prize
Christopher Ward London, C1 Bel Canto
Challenge Watch Prize
Raymond Weil, Millésime automatic small seconds
Mechanical Clock Prize
L’Epée 1839, Time Fast II Chrome
Chronometry Prize
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC
“Horological Revelation” Prize
Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans
Audacity Prize
Maison Alcée Persée Azur
