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The latest GPHG highlighted fantastic watchmaking and craftsmanship

• There were 20 winners from across 84 nominated timepieces, including the Special Jury Prize which went to Patek Philippe for the Watch Art Grand Exhibition. • Rexhep Rexhepi won the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix for the Chronograph Flyback. • Audemars Piguet, Chopard, and Ferdinand Berthoud took home two awards each. • The winners included a mix of larger mainstream brands and smaller independents.
Kunaal Khemka
November 9, 2026
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The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony, or the “Oscars of Watchmaking,” was held on Saturday, 7th November. It was hosted by Stéphane Bern and Arianne Alcorta, both renowned media personalities. 20 watchmaking prizes were awarded across 84 nominated timepieces, including the Special Jury Prize, which went to Patek Philippe for the Watch Art Grand Exhibition. The “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, the most prestigious award in watchmaking, went to Rexhep Rexhepi for the Chronograph Flyback.

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026 prize list with images (not in the order they were given):

“Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix: Rexhep Rexhepi, Chronograph Flyback

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: A gorgeous interpretation of a flyback chronograph. Pictured is the platinum edition with the in-house Storm Blue grand feu enamel dial. (Image credit: Rexhep Rexhepi website.)

Iconic Watch Prize: Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary”

Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize: Audemars Piguet, 150 Heritage

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Left: Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary.” Right: 150 Heritage. Both showcase Audemars Piguet’s exceptional haute horology expertise. (Image not to scale.)

Special Jury Prize: Patek Philippe, Watch Art Grand Exhibition

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: This year the exhibition was held in Milan. Patek Philippe launched several new timepieces.

Also Read: Patek Philippe unveils two new exceptional timepieces

Also Read: Patek Philippe debuts an impressive new masterpiece in Milan

Audacity Prize: Konstantin Chaykin, ThinKing Mystery

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: An incredible horological achievement. Ultra-thin watchmaking is a complication in itself. 

Chronometry Watch Prize: Ferdinand Berthoud, Naissance d’une Montre 3

Tourbillon Watch Prize: Ferdinand Berthoud, Chronomètre FB 2TV

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Left: Naissance d’une Montre 3. Right: Chronomètre FB 2TV. Ferdinand Berthoud is owned by Chopard.

Horological Revelation Prize: Dominique Renaud, Pulse60 Titanium Black

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: I had the opportunity to handle another dial colour version of this model during Watches and Wonders Geneva in April. A fascinating timepiece crafted by an immensely talented watchmaker.

Mechanical Exception Watch Prize: Blancpain, Grande Double Sonnerie

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: A majestic timepiece. Blancpain at its absolute best. 

Complication Watch Prize: Cleguer, Inspiration One

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: Founded by watchmaking engineer Mathieu Cleguer, the Inspiration One is his debut timepiece. One to look out for.

Chronograph Watch Prize: Parmigiani Fleurier, Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: One of the stars of Watches and Wonders Geneva this year.

Also Read: Parmigiani Fleurier unveils the sublime new Platinum Anniversary Trilogy

Sports Watch Prize: Grand Seiko, Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: Grand Seiko crafts incredible timepieces. Their Spring Drive technology is unlike anything in the industry. 

Essential Watch Prize: Daniel Roth, Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: A gorgeous interpretation of skeletonisation or open working.

Also Read: DANIEL ROTH unveils the new Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton

Time Only Watch Prize: Chopard, L.U.C 1860

Jewellery Watch Prize: Chopard, Mystery Nut

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Left: The L.U.C 1860 is a sublime example of a time only watch. Right: The Mystery Nut showcases Chopard’s jewellery expertise. (Image not to scale.)

Artistic Crafts Watch Prize: Louis Vuitton, Tambour Taiko Arty Automata

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: Louis Vuitton’s watchmaking, jewellery, and artistic expertise allows them to craft truly distinct timepieces such as the Tambour Taiko Arty Automata.

Gemset Watch Prize: Piaget, Swinging Pebble

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: The Swinging Pebble demonstrates Piaget’s jewellery expertise.

“Petite Aiguille” Watch Prize: Otsuka Lotec, No.8

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: A truly distinctive design, one that speaks to me on so many levels. Well deserved.

Challenge Watch Prize: SpaceOne, SpaceOne X Baltic – Seconde Majeure

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: I fell in love with the Seconde Majeure the moment it was unveiled. It showcases immense creativity and haute horology. A close friend has ordered one, and I cannot wait to see it. Pictured is the Brushed version.

Also Read: Baltic and SpaceOne collaborate on an exciting new watch

Mechanical Clock Prize: La Vallée, Cosmo

The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Awards Ceremony.
Image: I could stare at the Cosmo for hours. An incredible horological achievement. 

Our Thoughts

A superb list of winners, spanning larger mainstream brands and smaller independents. The Cornea Impression extends its congratulations to all 20 winners. The GPHG exhibition, displaying all 84 timepieces, is open to the public at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire in Geneva until 15th November. After this, it will travel to London, where it will be displayed at the Watches of Switzerland boutique in Knightsbridge from 18th to 23rd November. Prior to the awards ceremony, the exhibition has travelled to Mumbai and Bangkok.

Please click here to learn more about the nominated timepieces and here for the winners. Please click here to read our article on the 2025 awards ceremony.

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