Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lady Jour Nuit
Poetic Complications, thats what Van Cleef & Arpels call some of their watches. There are moments in Haute Horlogerie that remind us a watch can be more than just a precise timekeeper. Van Cleef &...
Otsuka Lotec No.6 from Jiro Katayama
First of all: The Otsuka Lotec No.6 by Jiro Katayama is a watch that I myself chose as the winner in this category, for the ‘Challenge Watch Prize’ of the 2024 GPHG edition. I find...
The IWC Eternal Calendar: Why did it win the Agile d’Or of the GPHG 2024?
When you glance at the watch, you might initially think it’s just another timepiece with a moon phase display and a few other “extras.” In today’s world, where marketing professionals outnumber watchmakers, the name “Eternal”...
GPHG 2024: An evening of watchmaking artistry full of stories, people and masterpieces
GPHG 2024: An Evening of Horology Full of Stories, People, and Masterpieces On November 13, 2024, the elite of horology gathered at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva to honor the most outstanding watches of...
The GPHG 2024 – all winning watches
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the watchmaking event of the year took place in Geneva: the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards ceremony. With an atmosphere as grand as the tradition itself –...
Masters of horology Geneva – completely grounded in watchmaking heaven
Ganz geerdet im Uhrmacherhimmel ist das, was man beim Masters of Horology erfährt. Und das in einem unaufgeregt persönlichem Rahmen.
GPHG 2023 – summarized winners list
Aiguille d’Or – Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Universelle RD #4 The Aiguille d’Or, the most coveted prize in the watchmaking world, goes this year to Audemars Piguet for its Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle RD #4,...
Discover the world of watch awards: Find out how they celebrate excellence in the watch industry and recognize innovation.
A quick trip through the 5th most important international watch awards The glamorous world of watchmaking: the award ceremonies. Outstanding achievements are recognized each year through a variety of prestigious awards. Here are the five...
The world war on your wrist
Watches or products that advertise World War II heritage are sometimes difficult.
Is Austria a watch country?
Watch brands from Austria It’s time to look outside Switzerland to see where watches are made that can hold a candle to the many high-quality Swiss brands. The neighboring republic of Austria immediately comes to...