Quick Facts
- Event: Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2026
- Dates: November 2026 (exact date TBA)
- Location: Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, Geneva, Switzerland
- Admission: By invitation (awards ceremony); Public exhibitions held separately
- Website: gphg.org
What to Expect
Often referred to as the "Oscars of watchmaking," the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève is the most prestigious annual awards ceremony in the watch industry. Founded in 2001, the GPHG celebrates excellence in watchmaking across multiple categories, from the coveted "Aiguille d'Or" (Golden Hand) grand prize to specialized awards for complications, ladies' watches, sports watches, and more.
The 2026 edition marks another milestone year for this celebration of horological achievement. The evening ceremony brings together the industry's most influential figures—brand executives, independent watchmakers, journalists, and collectors—for a night of recognition and celebration at Geneva's stunning Bâtiment des Forces Motrices.
The Award Categories
The GPHG features over a dozen categories recognizing different aspects of watchmaking excellence:
- Aiguille d'Or – The ultimate prize, awarded to the watch of the year
- Men's Watch Prize – Excellence in men's timepieces
- Ladies' Watch Prize – Outstanding women's watches
- Mechanical Clock Prize – Exceptional clockmaking
- Chronograph Prize – Best chronograph complications
- Diver's Watch Prize – Top diving timepieces
- Sports Watch Prize – Athletic-focused timepieces
- Artistic Crafts Prize – Metiers d'Art excellence
- Mechanical Exception Prize – Technical innovation and complexity
World Tour Exhibitions
Before the grand ceremony, the GPHG takes the nominated timepieces on a world tour, allowing watch enthusiasts across the globe to see the year's finest creations up close. The traveling exhibition visits major cities including Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, and Paris, culminating in Geneva for the final presentation and awards ceremony.
Planning Your Visit
While the awards ceremony itself is an invitation-only affair, watch enthusiasts can participate in several ways. The world tour exhibitions are typically open to the public and offer an exceptional opportunity to see all nominated timepieces in one location. Follow the official GPHG website and social media channels for announcements about exhibition dates and locations in your region.
For those unable to attend in person, the awards ceremony is streamed live, allowing the global watch community to share in the excitement as the year's finest timepieces receive their well-deserved recognition.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 nominees and exhibition schedule at gphg.org.
