Here are the Winners of the 2024 GPHG Watch Awards

Last night in Geneva, the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards ceremony was hosted for its 2024 edition, where it celebrated the finest achievements in watchmaking in the past year.

In a dazzling event often likened to the Oscars of the horology world, winners across 15 distinct categories as well as 6 additional prizes were revealed. These outstanding timepieces and their creators were selected by a panel of esteemed judges, including collectors, journalists and watchmakers. Read on to discover the elite timepieces that captured this year's top honors.

Aiguille d'Or - IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar

With the Portugieser Eternal Calendar, IWC introduced its first secular perpetual calendar, advancing all displays via a single crown and is programmed to skip non-leap centurial years through a 400-year gear. It also features an eternal moonphase display, which will only require adjustment after 45 million years -- outliving us all. It sports a glass dial and sapphire crystals that showcase its 7-day-power reserve 52640 caliber. After wowing the crowds with its debut at Watches & Wonders Geneva earlier in the year, the reference now takes home the highly acclaimed Aiguille d'Or prize — the first for the Maison, thus cementing an epitomizing moment for IWC as its expertise in mechanical calendars is recognized.

Time Only - H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel

The Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel by H. Moser & Cie. combines exclusivity, performance and craftsmanship in a single model. Debuted during Dubai Watch Week, this 39mm steel watch draws inspiration from the curves of early high-speed trains. Touted by its markers as a horological object d’art, its aqua blue Grand Feu enamel dial requires twelve firings to achieve its unique fumé effect, thus highlighting the Maison’s masterful craftsmanship. Driven by the slim HMC 500 automatic caliber, the movement showcases Moser's technical prowess, offering a 74-hour power reserve, complete with a platinum micro-rotor. Read more about the timepiece here.

Men's - Voutilainen KV20i Reversed

When it comes to the GPHG Men’s prize, Voutilainen is a veteran who has bagged five wins in the category in the last two decades. And this year’s winning piece, the KV20i Reversed timepiece exemplifies Kari Voutilainen's commitment to longevity and precision within classical watchmaking. Featuring a new in-house caliber with a unique "back-to-front" design, the movement can be admired from the front all the while reading the time.

Crafted, finished and assembled in Voutilainen's workshops, the timepiece displays every detail of the movement, including the single-arm balance-wheel bridge and synchronized escapement wheels. The caseback features a blue subdial for seconds, including a large in-house balance wheel and a rare balance-spring system for enhancing accuracy. Meticulously finished by expert artisans, the movement's components are polished and decorated by hand. The 39mm case, paired with a hand-sewn crocodile leather strap, completes this exceptional timepiece.

Men's Complication - De Bethune DB Kind Of Grande Complication

The DB Kind of Grande Complication by De Bethune marks the independent Maison’s first win in the Men’s Complication category. A truly fascinating creation, the timepiece showcases technical and artistic excellence from their L’Auberson workshops. Spearheaded by Denis Flageollet, this timepiece features a reversible double-sided case, allowing for dual displays of multiple functions and complications. The contemporary side reveals the refined structure of the DB2529 caliber, displaying the end of the power reserve and the age of the Moon, contrasting the rapid 36,000 vph frequency of the De Bethune 30" tourbillon with the steady beat of the seconds hand.

On the classical side, the dial includes a perpetual calendar with a three-dimensional moonphase display and the Manufacture's signature starry sky dial. Integrating 751 components in a single caliber, this 43mm timepiece achieves harmonious interaction between each complication, reflecting De Bethune's mastery and innovative spirit.

Iconic - Piaget Polo 79

At the start of the year, Piaget revived its iconic Polo 79 model, a watch that defined the spirit of the 1980s. This historically significant timepiece features a seamless design with alternating polished gadroons and brushed block links, creating a fluid transition from bracelet, case to dial.

Modern updates include replacing the original quartz movement with the ultra-thin 1200P1 in-house self-winding caliber, which is now viewable through the enlarged 38mm open caseback. This revival stays true to the original design while adapting to contemporary tastes, all the while earning the Maison’s its second-ever win in the Iconic watch category. More details on the Piaget Polo 79 can be read here.

Tourbillon - Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription

The Tourbillon Souscription not only pays homage to its original 1988 model but also marks the return of Daniel Roth, 35 years after its founding. Produced by a dedicated team at La Fabrique du Temps, this timepiece embodies the brand's enduring values and artisanal craftsmanship. Featuring a double-ellipse case in traditional yellow gold, the watch maintains its original proportions with refined ergonomics. Its solid yellow gold dial is adorned with Clous de Paris guilloché, created by renowned independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen. More details on the timepiece can be read here.

Chronograph - Sylvain Pinaud x Massena Lab Chronograph Monopoussoir

The Chronograph Monopoussoir Sylvain Pinaud x Massena LAB is a handcrafted timepiece featuring a hand-wound movement with a fully integrated, column-wheel chronograph, operated by a single pusher at the crown. The exposed chronograph mechanism on the dial side showcases the watchmaker's detailed craftsmanship. The movement, based on Pinaud's award-winning original chronograph, can be viewed through the sapphire crystals on the titanium, offering the wearer a glimpse into the watch’s inner workings. Read more about the timepiece here.

Sports - MING 37.09 Bluefin

This year, MING gets to take home its second GPHG trophy, now awarded to the brand for its 37.09 Bluefin diver timepiece. Designed to be aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically comfortable while meeting technical dive watch standards, the model features a re-engineered 38mm case with two crowns, thicker sapphire crystals and additional gaskets, complete with 600 meters of water resistance. The dial, which underwent over two years of R&D, showcases a proprietary double layer, chromium-based metallization and Super-LumiNova X1 for optimal readability in dark conditions. Check out the time-teller in more detail here.

Petite Aiguille - KUDOKE 3 Salmon

Five years after Kudoke won its first GPHG Petite Aiguille award with its second namesake model, the independent watchmaker successfully brings the prize home with its Kudoke 3 wristwatch. Starring a sophisticated, matte frosted salmon dial with applied elements, this model also spotlights a distinct triple-armed hour hand — with each arm indicating hours on different scales. The salmon upper dial and silver-plated lower dial are joined by minute indicators, adding a refined look enhanced by diamond edges and intricate detailing. Exuding classic elegance with a touch of avant-garde, the 39mm stainless steel case houses the hand-wound, hand-finished KALIBER 1 movement, all visible through a sapphire crystal caseback.

Challenge - Ōtsuka Lotēc No.6

Independant Japanese watch brand, Ōtsuka Lotēc emerged as the victor in this year’s Challenge category with its renewed No.6 wristwatch. Inspired by an analog meter with a Japanese-fan-shaped display, the watch features retrograde hour and minute hands rotating on a single axis, powered by a Japanese Miyota movement with an additional in-house module. The hour and minute hands reset simultaneously at 12, all controlled to within 60 seconds, with the angle adjusted to 0.1 degrees for accuracy. Read more about the timepiece via this exclusive interview with Jiro Katayama, the brand's founder and watchmaker.

Chronometry - Bernhard Lederer 3 Times Certified Observatory Chronometer

The Central Impulse Chronometer by Lederer stands out in the world of horology for its exceptional precision and craftsmanship. Unlike traditional observatory chronometers, which were primarily designed for accuracy competitions and not for daily wear, this reference excels both in rigorous tests and everyday reliability. Powered by the triple-certified CIC movement, it has been tested and certified by prestigious institutions such as Besançon, Glashütte and Geneva observatories.

This watch features a unique minute hand synchronized with the remontoire d’égalité every 10 seconds. Its solid silver dial also boasts a pure white color, created through traditional heating techniques. The minute and second hands are crafted from hardened steel and hand-finished for a consistent deep blue hue.

Audacity - Berneron Mirage Sienna

Despite not winning the Time Only category, Silvain and Marie-Alix Berneron’s debut timepiece managed to captivate the hearts of the jury for the Audacity prize — a title rewarded to time-tellers embracing a non-conformist and offbeat approach.

The Mirage is a unique watch that draws its asymmetry from its caliber, allowing the mechanics to dictate its shape. Featuring a large barrel, direct small second and pocket watch-style balance wheel, the movement escapes the traditional circular form to combine finesse and advanced performance. Crafted entirely in gold, its deliberate asymmetry creates a harmonious yet imperfect design that exudes elegance and discreet luxury.

Horological Revelation - Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier

This year, the Horological Revelation prize made its return and was awarded to independent French watchmaker, Rémy Cools for his Tourbillon Atelier. Inspired by traditional Haute Horlogerie, the timepiece is part of Cools’ first production watch series. This series retains a classic aesthetic with entirely new movements, cases, dials, hands and crystals — all designed from scratch. The platinum case measures 39mm in diameter and is fitted with a sapphire crystal for a panoramic view of the dial-side tourbillon.

The other winners on the night include Chopard's Laguna High-Jewellery Secret Watch (Jewelry), Laurent Ferrier's Classic Moon Silver (Calendar and Astronomy), Bovet 1822's Récital 28 Prowess 1 (Mechanical Exception) and Chopard's  L.U.C Qualité Fleurier (Eco-Innovation). Van Cleef & Arpels was also another big winner of the evening, sweeping the Ladies, Ladies’ Complication and Artistic Crafts categories with the Lady Jour Nuit, Lady Arpels Brise d'Été and Lady Arpels Jour Enchanté. In addition, independent watch casemaker Jean-Pierre Hagmann was awarded for the Special Jury Prize.

To read more about the individual winners, head over to GPHG’s official website.

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Here are the Winners of the 2024 GPHG Watch Awards

Here are the Winners of the 2024 GPHG Watch Awards

Here are the Winners of the 2024 GPHG Watch Awards

Here are the Winners of the 2024 GPHG Watch Awards

Here are the Winners of the 2024 GPHG Watch Awards