GPHG 2026: Tom Austin's Picks for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Awards
As the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards approach, Tom Austin shares his personal selections for potential winners across various categories. The article highlights specific watches and explains why they stand out in their respective fields, offering a curated look at the nominated timepieces.
The Naoya Hida & Co. NH Type 8A is a 31mm dress watch featuring a German silver dial, hand-engraved Breguet numerals, and heat-blued hands, with a focus on tactile winding mechanism experience.
The Grand Seiko SBGZ011 ‘Majestic Waterfall’ features a 40mm platinum 44GS case and dial, both meticulously hand-engraved with patterns inspired by the Tateshina Waterfall.
The Czapek Time Jumper is noted for its unconventional presentation of a jumping-hour display within an unusual case.
The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain combines a minute repeater, cylindrical tourbillon, and skeletonised construction with a gem-set aesthetic.
The Bulgari Serpenti Aeterna is described as a sculptural interpretation of the Serpenti silhouette, serving as a canvas for gem-setting.
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Three Gold Bridges integrates the brand's signature three gold bridges into the Laureato's octagonal case, featuring a tourbillon at six o'clock.
The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux initially appears as a three-hand watch, but reveals additional hands for elapsed time measurement upon chronograph activation.