Geneva, Switzerland – The prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), a renowned awards program for the watch industry, is set to unveil its winners next week. Meanwhile, another prestigious horological event, the Temporis International Awards, has just concluded in Zurich, offering insights into potential GPHG frontrunners and setting the stage with its own accolades.
On October 25, the Temporis International Awards honored excellence in the watchmaking industry across 14 categories. Leading the pack, the Parmigiani Fleurer’s Toric Petite Seconde snagged the Watch of the Year 2024 title, impressing with its classic three-hand display and a small seconds subdial, highlighted by Parmigiani’s distinctive knurled bezel.
Among other celebrated winners was the De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication, which received the Jury Prize. This masterpiece features an intricate assembly of horological functions, including hours, minutes, date, day, month, year, moon phases, power reserve indicator, jumping seconds, tourbillon, and a perpetual calendar.
Both these award-winning watches are also strong contenders for the upcoming GPHG, with the Toric Petite Seconde vying for accolades in the Men’s category and the DB Kind of Grande Complication competing in the Men’s Complication category. Each is also eligible for the GPHG’s highest honor, the Aiguille d’Or or Grand Prix.
Adding to the excitement, the IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar was doubly honored at Temporis, receiving both the Watches & Wonders Masterpiece 2024 and Best Complication Watch awards for its intricate design and functionality.
Temporis recognizes innovation across various aspects of watchmaking, with categories such as Best Sustainable Watch, Best Innovative Watch, and Best Startup Watch, which highlight emerging trends and acknowledge forward-thinking designs in the industry. Other notable Temporis winners included the Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire, which clinched the Best Red Carpet Watch award.
This array of awards not only strengthens the brands’ reputations but also positions them favorably for the GPHG, demonstrating the Temporis International Awards’ growing influence as a bellwether for success in the wider watchmaking arena.
As enthusiasts and professionals anticipate the GPHG results, the achievements at the Temporis International Awards provide valuable indicators of industry trends and standards, cementing its place as a precursor to the more globally recognized GPHG.
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