The prize-winners of the 18th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) were unveiled this evening on the stage of the Théâtre du Léman.

Excellence, creativity and horological expertise were saluted by an international jury which had designated the winners of 17 prizes and awarded the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix to Bovet 1822 for the Récital 22 Grand Récital watch.

The Winners GPHG 2018
The Winners GPHG 2018

The prestigious distinctions rewarded the work of the following brands: Akrivia, Chanel, De Bethune, Greubel Forsey, Habring2, Hermès, Konstantin Chaykin, Krayon, Laurent Ferrier, Nomos Glashütte, Seiko, Singer Reimagined, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The Special Jury Prize, which honours an influential actor on the watchmaking scene, was awarded to Jean-Claude Biver.

Mr. Aurel Bacs, President of the jury handed Mr. Jean-Claude Biver the prize, quoting Jean-Claude Biver by saying « all you need is love! ».

« 44 years, and probably the greatest emotion tonight » said mister Biver, very moved after receiving a standing ovation from the assistance. Jean-Claude Biver said he was only the depositary for this prize, and that this tribute belonged to his « garde rapprochée », people he’s been working with during his career and that allowed him to « climb to the top of the mountain ».

Presented by actor Edouard Baer and enlivened with songs performed by Véronic DiCaire, this 18th prize-winning ceremony took place before an audience of 1,300 guests who had congregated in Geneva to celebrate the vitality of the watchmaking art.

2018 GPHG Prize-Winners

Bovet 1822 Récital 22 Grand Récital
Bovet 1822 Récital 22 Grand Récital

Aiguille d’Or “Grand Prix: Bovet 1822, Récital 22 Grand Récital (read more about the watch here)

 Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple calendrier 1942
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple calendrier 1942

Revival Prize: Vacheron Constantin, Historiques Triple calendrier 1942 (read more about the watch here)

Krayon Everywhere Horizon
Krayon Everywhere Horizon

Innovation Prize: Krayon, Everywhere Horizon (read more about the watch here)

Chanel, Boy-friend Skeleton
Chanel Boy-friend Skeleton

Ladies’ Watch Prize: Chanel, Boy-friend Skeleton (read more about the watch here)

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium

Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize: Van Cleef & Arpels, Lady Arpels Planétarium

Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain
Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain

Men’s Watch Prize: Akrivia, Chronomètre Contemporain

Laurent Ferrier Galet Annual Calendar School Piece
Laurent Ferrier Galet Annual Calendar School Piece

Men’s Complication Prize: Laurent Ferrier, Galet Annual Calendar School Piece

Singer Reimagined Singer Track1 Hong Kong Edition
Singer Reimagined Singer Track1 Hong Kong Edition

Chronograph Watch Prize: Singer Reimagined, Singer Track1 Hong Kong Edition (read more about the watch here)

De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon
De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon

Chronometry Watch Prize: De Bethune, DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon

Greubel Forsey Grande Sonnerie
Greubel Forsey Grande Sonnerie

Mechanical Exception Watch Prize: Greubel Forsey, Grande Sonnerie

Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver's Re-creation
Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver's Re-creation

Sports Watch Prize: Seiko, Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver's Re-creation

Van Cleef & Arpels Secret de Coccinelle
Van Cleef & Arpels Secret de Coccinelle

Jewellery Watch Prize: Van Cleef & Arpels, Secret de Coccinelle

Hermès Arceau Robe du soir
Hermès Arceau Robe du soir

Artistic Crafts Watch Prize: Hermès, Arceau Robe du soir (read more about the watch here)

Habring2 Doppel-Felix
Habring2 Doppel-Felix

“Petite Aiguille” Prize: Habring2, Doppel-Felix

Nomos Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update
Nomos Glashütte Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Challenge Watch Prize: Nomos Glashütte, Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Konstantin Chaykin Clown
Konstantin Chaykin Clown

Audacity Prize: Konstantin Chaykin, Clown

Jean-Claude Biver
Jean-Claude Biver

Special Jury Prize: Jean-Claude Biver, President non-executive of the LVMH Group Watch division, Chairman of Hublot & Zenith

For more information visit Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Online.