2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Winners Announced
The 26th annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) ceremony has concluded, recognizing excellence across the watchmaking industry. Rexhep Rexhepi secured the prestigious Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix for his Chronograph Flyback, marking a significant achievement for the independent watchmaker. The event celebrated a diverse range of horological accomplishments, from complex complications to artistic craftsmanship and accessible timepieces.
- Rexhep Rexhepi won the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix for his Chronograph Flyback.
- Audemars Piguet won the Iconic Watch Prize for the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary”.
- Patek Philippe received the Special Jury Prize for its Watch Art Grand Exhibition.
- Konstantin Chaykin won the Audacity Prize for the ThinKing Mystery.
- Ferdinand Berthoud won the Chronometry Prize for the Birth of a Watch 3.
- Dominique Renaud won the Horological Revelation Prize for the Pulse60 Titanium Black.
- Blancpain won the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize for the Grande Double Sonnerie.
- Cleguer won the Complication Watch Prize for the Inspiration One.
The Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix winner, Rexhep Rexhepi's Chronograph Flyback, was recognized for its traditional horology approach.
Audemars Piguet's Iconic Watch Prize winner, the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary”, combines an extra-thin self-winding movement with a flying tourbillon and chronograph.
The Special Jury Prize was awarded to Patek Philippe for its Watch Art Grand Exhibition, acknowledging its contribution to watchmaking culture.
Konstantin Chaykin's Audacity Prize-winning ThinKing Mystery was noted for being a record-breakingly thin timepiece.
Ferdinand Berthoud's Chronometry Prize win for the Birth of a Watch 3 highlights the emphasis on precision and technical development.
Dominique Renaud's Horological Revelation Prize for the Pulse60 Titanium Black was awarded for its distinct perspective and the hypnotic rhythm of its 1Hz escapement.
Blancpain's Mechanical Exception Watch Prize for the Grande Double Sonnerie was given for its exceptional mechanical achievement, particularly its demanding striking mechanism.
The Complication Watch Prize went to Cleguer's Inspiration One for its exceptional mechanical functions and execution.