2025 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie: Official Watch Nominees Revealed
As autumn approaches, the spotlight shifts to one of the most anticipated moments in horology, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). Every November, Geneva transforms into a stage for innovation and artistry, where collectors, brands, and watch enthusiasts gather to celebrate the most extraordinary timepieces of the year. Since its founding in 2001, this world-class event has set the benchmark for luxury watch awards.
THE GRAND PRIX D’HOROLOGERIE DE GENÈVE
2024 Grand prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève | Photo: nicolas.lieber@nicolaslieber.ch
Behind the scenes, the GPHG Academy, made up of master watchmakers, journalists, collectors, and experts, plays a vital role in shaping the competition. Each year, they review hundreds of exceptional watches before nominating the standouts in categories that range from Men’s Complication to Chronograph, Sports, and more. This year, anticipation builds toward November 13th, 2025, when the 25th edition of the GPHG will take place at the new Geneva’s Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, where the world’s best watches will be crowned.
2024 Grand prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève | Photo: nicolas.lieber@nicolaslieber.ch
While international exhibitions in Shanghai, Istanbul, Geneva, and Dubai will showcase the nominees, you don’t need a plane ticket to take part. Instead, join Oster Jewelers as we highlight some of our favorite pieces nominated in this year’s illustrious competition. Explore the creativity behind each design, and count down with us to the unveiling of 2025’s most celebrated timepieces.
Time Only Category | Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum
The first of an impressive four nominations for the manufacture, Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum Stone Blue is nominated in the Time Only Category at this year’s GPHG. Crafted entirely in 950 platinum, this 40mm watch balances subtle luxury with striking presence and architectural dial depth. Its sandblasted Stone Blue dial adds dimension, while rhodium-plated gold indices enhance legibility and elegance without distraction. Limited to 25 pieces, this refined timepiece embodies restrained sophistication for collectors who value minimalism as true artistry.
Beneath its sleek design, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum houses the ultra-thin PF703 caliber at just 3.07mm. Powered by a platinum rotor, the movement offers a 48-hour reserve while maintaining 21,600 vibrations per hour. A sapphire crystal caseback reveals exquisite hand-finishing, underscoring Parmigiani Fleurier’s devotion to modern horology. From its sandblasted dial to its polished platinum case, every detail reinforces it as a true modern classic and a standout in this year’s competition.
Chronograph Category | Angelus Chronograph Télémètre Yellow Gold
Angelus returns to its roots with the Chronographe Télémètre, a stunning nominee in this year’s Chronograph Category at the GPHG. Part of the La Fabrique collection, this 37mm mono-pusher chronograph blends vintage design with modern precision. The yellow gold case with twisted lugs frames a luminous white dial with satin, grained, and snailed finishes. A telemeter scale highlights its historic function as a short-interval timing tool, blending heritage with modern precision. Diamond-polished accents and 3N gold markers add remarkable depth and refinement. Each detail reinforces Angelus’ reputation as a master of chronograph craftsmanship, honoring tradition while appealing to today’s collectors.
Driving the watch is the hand-wound A5000 calibre, a slim 4.2mm movement that combines elegance with technical strength. The movement features a gold mainplate and bridges with palladium chronograph components, showcasing striking two-tone artistry. A 42-hour power reserve, column-wheel chronograph, and horizontal clutch carry forward the style of Angelus timepieces from the 1940s through the 1970s. Heritage meets function with a small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The Chronographe Télémètre transcends time, embodying Angelus’ horological history while delivering modern sophistication for today’s collectors and enthusiast Also available in steel with a Grey or Rose dial.
Men’s Complication Category | Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantieme Perpetual
Parmigiani Fleurier’s Toric Quantième Perpétuel Morning Blue is proudly nominated in the Men’s Complication Category at this year’s GPHG. Crafted in polished 950 platinum with a fluted bezel, the 40.6mm case houses the automatic PF733 caliber. This movement powers a refined perpetual calendar, displaying day, date, month, and leap year with balanced clarity. The hand-grained Morning Blue dial features rhodium-plated gold appliques and alpha-shaped hands, radiating understated elegance. Sapphire crystal front and back ensures protection while offering a full view of the watch’s refined craftsmanship and enduring sophistication. With a 60-hour power reserve and refined proportions, this timepiece blends technical ingenuity with timeless design.
Produced in only 50 pieces, the Toric Quantième Perpétuel Morning Blue represents the pinnacle of haute horlogerie. Its perpetual calendar remains remarkably intuitive to read, while a supple alligator strap elevates the watch’s luxurious character. Parmigiani Fleurier’s dedication to both mechanical mastery and artistic finesse shines in every detail, from the fluted bezel to the meticulously finished movement. For discerning collectors, this rare perpetual calendar is more than a complication, it is a luminous symbol of contemporary watchmaking excellence.
Mechanical Exception Category | Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance
Clinching one of the six nomination spots for the Mechanical Exception Category, the Armin Strom’s Dual Time GMT Resonance Manufacture Edition Black boldly combines monochromatic style with groundbreaking mechanics, highlighted by its glossy taupe alligator strap. At its heart is the ARF22 caliber, the brand’s 18th in-house movement, which uses twin balance wheels in resonance. By synchronizing vibrations, the balances regulate each other, ensuring unmatched stability and remarkable precision. The result is a visually captivating watch that redefines technical innovation in modern haute horology.
Composed of 231 finely crafted parts, the ARF22 beats at 25,200 vibrations per hour with a 42-hour reserve. Its dual independent displays feature day/night indicators and fractional time zone capability, making it a true travel companion. A patented clutch system preserves resonance against shocks, guaranteeing durability alongside precision. Finally, the sapphire case back reveals hand-finished details, offering collectors a view into Armin Strom’s artistry. With its mechanical innovation and striking design, this GMT Resonance stands as one of the most exceptional complications of 2025, and a strong contender for the winning spot in this category.
Iconic Category | Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca
A legend in the making, it’s more than fitting that Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca is nominated in the Iconic Category at this year’s GPHG. First unveiled in 2022, it introduced a world-first mechanism that lets travelers realign time with one effortless gesture. The latest rendition pairs the 40mm stainless steel case with a platinum knurled bezel, framing a striking Verzasca Green dial inspired by the named valley’s mineral-rich waters. A Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern adds refinement, while the polished and satin-finished bracelet ensures both comfort and elegance. Every detail reflects the brand’s mastery of technical innovation and timeless design.
Inside, the PF051 automatic caliber powers the split GMT complication with a rose gold micro-rotor and 48-hour reserve. Delta-shaped skeletonized hands display local time, while the rose gold home-time hand elegantly vanishes beneath the main hour hand when unused. The intuitive “Back-Home” pusher at 5.5mm instantly resets the second time zone, making global travel seamless. With water resistance to 60 meters and fine finishing including Côtes de Genève and Perlage, the Verzasca blends utility with artistry. The GMT Rattrapante confirms Parmigiani Fleurier’s leadership in mechanical innovation and contemporary haute horlogerie.
Tourbillon Category | Czapek Antarctique Tourbillon Glacier Blue
In the Tourbillon Category, Czapek’s Antarctique Tourbillon showcases the brand’s technical mastery and artistic vision. At its core beats the new in-house Calibre 9, featuring a vertically aligned open-worked flying tourbillon, barrel, and gear train. The tourbillon appears to float between the main plate and dial, framed by a curved minutes bridge that adds striking symmetry. Every surface is hand-finished, from the polished angles to the satin-brushed cage arms, creating dazzling light reflections. With a convex titanium tourbillon cage and anticlockwise crown wheel, this movement demonstrates Czapek’s innovation in haute horlogerie.
To elevate its design, Czapek partnered with Metalem to craft the Singularité guilloché dial, a vortex pattern that radiates hypnotic depth. Each lathe pass shifts the starting point, producing a dynamic play of light unlike traditional guilloché. Hour markers blend into the flange, while bridges integrate seamlessly into the dial’s structure, preserving purity and balance. The result is a tourbillon timepiece that embodies precision, artistry, and originality, placing the Antarctique Tourbillon among the year’s most captivating GPHG contenders. Also available in Photo Sphere and Secret Alloy.
Sports Category | Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra Cerme
Rounding out the fourth nomination for Parmigiani, the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Milano Blue holds a spot in the Sports Category. Its 42.5mm case is crafted from Ultra-Cermet, a breakthrough material that fuses ceramic’s strength with metal’s lightness. This innovation gives the watch durability while creating a satin-polished anthracite finish that reflects light with subtle elegance. The dial, treated with Blackor, displays a refined grey-black tone that enhances its modern sporting character. With 72 meticulously assembled components, every case element showcases Parmigiani Fleurier’s commitment to precision watchmaking and cutting-edge design.
Powering this chronograph is the COSC-certified PF070 movement, operating at a high frequency of 5 Hz for ultimate accuracy. The integrated caliber features a column wheel and delivers a 65-hour reserve, ensuring performance under any condition. A 22-carat rose gold skeletonized rotor, inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO steering wheel, adds visible artistry through the sapphire back. Paired with a sleek rubber strap, the Milano Blue edition offers both comfort and sporty elegance, confirming its place as one of the year’s standout luxury sports watches. Also available in London Grey.
Petite Aiguille Category | NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer
The NOMOS Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Silver shines in this year’s GPHG Petite Aiguille Category. This category honors watches priced between CHF 2,000 and CHF 8,000, showcasing pieces that balance technical mastery with accessibility. With its slim 9.9mm profile, stainless steel case, and integrated link bracelet, this NOMOS Worldtimer combines everyday durability with refined design. Moreover, the rhodium-plated sunburst dial and luminescent markers enhance readability, while the worldtime complication ensures travelers enjoy precision across multiple time zones.
At the core, the in-house DUW 3202 caliber delivers exceptional performance with a worldtime complication seamlessly integrated into the gear train. The city disk, day-night indicator, and intuitive pusher system create practical functionality without sacrificing elegance. A golden globe on the rotor completes the movement, celebrating the artistry behind NOMOS Glashütte. The initial release of the Neomatik Worldtimer collection featured 6 limited edition references, alongside the permanent limited annual Silver and Blue versions. This watch is the perfect travel companion, taking you seamlessly from the carnivals of Rio to the neon nights of Tokyo, and wherever your adventures may lead you.
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