This year will be the 20th anniversary of the Oscars of watchmaking, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. As such it is an exceptional year: a year of change and of celebration. This year, the GPHG is launching its international watch industry Academy. The initiative will invite several hundred stakeholders in the sector to take […]
This is it, the 2019 Oscars of the Watchmaking industry, the so-called Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève or GPHG 2019, is about to begin and the best watches introduced during the year are about to be awarded. From ladies’ watches to chronographs and exceptional mechanical proposals, the entire spectrum of watch production is covered. For […]
Tonight, as every year, is the celebration watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general… Tonight is the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (or GPHG 2019) – the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the coveted Golden Hand […]
Every year, the watchmaking industry celebrates creativity and ingenuity with the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) or the so-called “Oscars of the Watchmaking Industry” – see the report for the 2018 edition here. The most advanced, the most innovative and the most creative timepieces will be awarded prizes at the GPHG 2019. Before the ceremony takes place (November 7, 2019), we’re bringing you, hot off the press, the complete list of finalists selected by the Jury. Only six watches remain in each of the 14 categories and here they are.
The Grand Prix d’Horologerie de Genève (GPHG 2019) is gearing up for its 19th edition and is now accepting entries from all aspiring watch candidates. With new jury members and new categories, the GPHG welcomes entries until June 21st, 2019. Often compared to the Oscars of the watchmaking industry – see our 2018 report here […]
This is it, the 2018 edition of the GPHG, known as the “Oscars of the watchmaking industry”, has come to a close and the prize for the best watch of the year, also known as the “Aiguille d’Or”, has been awarded. Once again this year, complications, creativity and Haute Horlogerie have been rewarded. Meet the best […]
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève can be seen as the Oscars of the Watchmaking industry, by awarding the best watches introduced during the year. From ladies watches to chronographs or mechanical exception, the entire spectre of the production is covered. For the second time this year, MONOCHROME is part of the short list of official media partners of the GPHG. Before the ceremony starts, you can check the finalists of the GPHG 2018 here (with some personal notes and predictions from the redaction team). And because this event is also a celebration of the passion we all have for the beautiful horology, we invite you to follow the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2018 (GPHG 2018) ceremony live here, in English or in French.
Tonight, as every year, is the celebration of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (or GPHG 2018) – the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the coveted Golden Hand prize – and of course, the prize […]
As every year, the watchmaking industry is celebrating creativity and ingenuity with the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) or the so-called Oscars of the Watchmaking Industry – see the report for the 2017 edition here. The most advanced, the most innovative or the most creative timepieces will be awarded prizes at the GPHG 2018. Before the […]
As of January 1st, 2018, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, or short GPHG, has a new president: Mr Raymond Loretan. He took over the helm from his predecessor Carlo Lamprecht, who, together with Mrs Carine Maillard, director of the GPHG foundation, has built the GPHG to what it is today. What they achieved in only seventeen years is very impressive! Besides a new president, there are two more prize categories that we wanted to know more about. MONOCHROME sat down with Raymond Loretan and Carine Maillard to talk about the GPHG’s past and future.