The Winners of the GPHG 2025
Breguet wins the "Aiguille d'Or"
Geneva pulsed with horological energy on Thursday, November 13, as the 25th GPHG awards ceremony unfolded in front of an international audience. Hosted by French presenter Antoine de Caunes, whose trademark blend of wit and elegance guided the evening, the event paid tribute to contemporary watchmaking and to the creators who dedicate their craft to capturing time in its most intricate forms.
Gregory Kissling (CEO of Breguet), Stephane Cheikh and Toby Sutton (Co-directors of Dennison), Maximilian Büsser (Owner and creative director of MB&F and M.A.D. Editions), Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (Co-president of Chopard), Caroline Scheufele (Co-president and artistic director of Chopard), Pascal Béchu (Managing director of Angelus), Ilaria Resta (CEO of Audemars Piguet), Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini (Master watchmakers and founders of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton), Kari Voutilainen (Owner and watchmaker of Voutilainen), Arnaud Nicolas (CEO and creative director of L'Épée), Dominic Backes (Dior General manager, Central and Eastern Europe), Alex Rosenfield (Co-CEO of Urban Jürgensen), Pascal Raffy (President of Bovet 1822), Michel Nydegger (CEO of Greubel Forsey), Jean-Christophe Babin (CEO Bvlgari & CEO of LVMH Watch Division), Arnaud Nicolas (CEO and creative director of L'Épée), Anton Suhanov (Founder and chief designer of Anton Suhanov), Dai Xinyan (Founder of Fam Al Hut) and Benoît de Clerck (CEO of Zenith).
GPGHPresided over by journalist, author and historian Nick Foulkes, the Academy and the 2025 Jury selected 19 winning timepieces that reflect the industry’s ongoing dynamism. The night’s highest distinction, the “Aiguille d'Or” Grand Prix, went to Breguet for its Classique Souscription 2025 — a creation that exemplifies the maison’s mastery of heritage, refinement and technical depth.
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Classique Souscription 2025
GPHGA wide spectrum of watchmaking talent was also recognised, with Angelus, Anton Suhanov, Audemars Piguet, Bovet 1822, Bvlgari, Chopard, Daniel Roth, Dennison, Dior Montres, Fam Al Hut, Gérald Genta, Greubel Forsey, L’Épée 1839, M.A.D. Editions, Urban Jürgensen, Voutilainen and Zenith earning awards for pieces that push the limits of design, engineering and mechanical expression.
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The Special Jury Prize this year was presented to Alain Dominique Perrin, president of the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, acknowledging his visionary contribution to promoting fine watchmaking on the world stage.
Special Jury Prize: Alain Dominique Perrin
GPHG“Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix : Breguet, Classique Souscription 2025
Chronometry Prize: Zenith, G.F.J. Calibre 135
Horological Revelation Prize: Anton Suhanov, St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon Clock
Audacity Prize: Fam Al Hut, Möbius
Iconic Watch Prize: Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Mechanical Exception Watch Prize: Greubel Forsey, Nano Foudroyante
Chronograph Watch Prize: Angelus, Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold
Tourbillon Watch Prize: Bvlgari, Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
Sports Watch Prize: Chopard, Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
Men’s Complication Watch Prize: Bovet 1822, Récital 30
Men’s Watch Prize: Urban Jürgensen, UJ-2: Double wheel natural escapement
Time Only Watch Prize: Daniel Roth, Extra Plat Rose Gold
Jewellery Watch Prize: Dior Montres, La D de Dior Buisson Couture
Artistic Crafts Watch Prize: Voutilainen, 28GML SOUYOU
Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize: Chopard, Imperiale Four Seasons
Ladies’ Watch Prize: gérald genta, Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal
“Petite Aiguille” Watch Prize: M.A.D. Editions, M.A.D.2 Green
Challenge Watch Prize: Dennison, Natural Stone Tiger Eye In Gold
Mechanical Clock Prize: L’Épée 1839, Albatross L’Épée 1839 X MB&F
Special Jury Prize: Alain Dominique Perrin
The 90 nominated timepieces, including all 19 winners, remain on display at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva until November 16, 2025. The award-winning creations will then travel to Dubai, where they will be presented from November 19 to 23 during Dubai Watch Week.
To learn more, visit the GPHG's official website, here.
