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The Geneva Verdict: GPHG 2026 Celebrates the Art of Exceptional Watchmaking

From technical ingenuity to refined aesthetics, the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève recognizes an exceptional range of timepieces shaping the future of contemporary watchmaking

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Geneva once again took center stage in the world of haute horlogerie as the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) celebrated the year’s most outstanding achievements in watchmaking. This year’s laureates reflect the breadth of creativity and technical expertise driving the industry forward, with the coveted Aiguille d’Or awarded to the REXHEP REXHEPI Chronograph Flyback for its masterful balance of mechanical innovation and aesthetic restraint.

The winners span an equally diverse range of horological expressions, from Chopard’s understated L.U.C. 1860 Chronometer in the Time-Only category to Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver, which claimed the Sports Watch prize. Together, these timepieces demonstrate the enduring appeal of watchmaking as both a technical discipline and an art form. Here are the standout creations recognized at this year’s ceremony.

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Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix – REXHEP REXHEPI Chronograph Flyback
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Time Only Watch Prize – CHOPARD L.U.C 1860
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Essential Watch Prize – DANIEL ROTH Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton
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Mechanical Exception Watch Prize – BLANCPAIN Grande Double Sonnerie
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Chronograph Watch Prize – PARMIGIANI FLEURIER Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux
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Sports Watch Prize – GRAND SEIKO Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver
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Artistic Crafts Watch Prize – LOUIS VUITTON Tambour Taiko Arty Automata
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“Petite Aiguille” Prize – OTSUKA LOTEC No.8
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Iconic Watch Prize – AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 150th Anniversary
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Complication Watch Prize – CLEGUER Inspiration One
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Chronometry Prize – FERDINAND BERTHOUD Naissance d’une Montre 3
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Audacity Prize – KONSTANTIN CHAYKIN ThinKing Mystery