Today October 12, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland the jury for the 2021 edition of the GPHG was officially announced. The GPHG jury is composed of 30 personalities from the world of art and watchmaking. The jury will be presided by its new president Nick Foulkes. This jury will determine the 2021 prize list. For the very first time the jury includes Halim Trujillo the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of our publication Watch Collecting Lifestyle.
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Introducing: Angelus U53 Flying Tourbillon
Angelus continues to explore the endless possibilities of its diving models. The new Angelus U53 Flying Tourbillon is plunged into a sportsmanlike and contemporary shade of green. Its design and watchmaking vision can only be equaled by its technical features and high-level finishes —remarkable for a timepiece meant for diving in deep water.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon Gemset
Audemars Piguet presents a small series of six new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon models in white or pink gold glittering with an array of graded colored gemstones and diamonds, each offering unexpected and variegated plays of light. Haute Horlogerie meets Haute Joaillerie in these complex timepieces blending traditional techniques with avant-garde design. With their unique characters and surprising contrasts, these multifaceted pieces will be true statements when worn on the wrist.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens the Sound Maker Exhibition in New York City
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated its American debut of The Sound Maker exhibition this Monday, September 20th in New York City at 70-74 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District. A fascinating display devoted to exploring the uniquely rich heritage of chiming watches at La Grande Maison, the experience was designed to immerse visitors in the creative and culture universe of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater
Ninety years after the birth of the Reverso, and 150 years after creating its first minute repeater, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater. Offered in a limited edition of 10 pieces, this exquisite new timepiece unites two of the key themes that have defined La Grande Maison for much of its history with exceptional expertise in chiming watches and the timeless story of the Reverso.
Introducing: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire. In Collaboration with Kari Voutilainen.
Armin Strom, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer known for its edgy, eye-catching skeletonized mechanics, has just launched a rare and stunning new version of its milestone Gravity Equal Force timepiece. With its off-center grey-toned sapphire dial, the strikingly cool monochrome watch offers an extraordinary view of the exquisitely-finished manufacture movement and further enhances the brand’s reputation for its irrepressible, exuberant independence.
Introducing: MB&F HM10 Panda for ONLY Watch 2021
This year marks the ninth edition of ONLY Watch, a biennial charity auction of one-of-a-kind timepieces where 99 percent of proceeds go to fund research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration primarily affecting young boys. This is the sixth time MB&F has contributed one of its Machines to ONLY Watch, once again going above and beyond in the creation of a truly unique timepiece.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas 'Everest' Limited Editions. Live Pictures of the Two 150-Piece Limited Editions.
On June 18th, 2019, Vacheron Constantin presented the Overseas Dual Time Cory Richards prototype made in collaboration with professional photographer and long-distance explorer Cory Richards. The Vacheron Constantin Cory Richards’ Overseas Prototype featured a 41 mm case in titanium with tantalum underneath the bezel and on the crowns and fitted with a grey blue grained dial, NAC treatment on its movement and a gorgeous 22K pink gold oscillating weight with a motif of Mount Everest and the Himalayas.
Introducing: MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual Palladium with Aquamarine Dial. A 25-piece Limited Edition.
First presented in 2015, the MB&F LM Perpetual is one of the brand’s absolute superstars. This watch was awarded the Best Calendar Watch prize at the 2016 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, recognizing the work from independent watchmaker Stephen McDonnell that collaborated with MB&F on the development of this watch that took years to complete.
Introducing: Panerai Luminor Carbotech Blu Notte PAM 1664
The arrival of the Luminor Marina Carbotech Blu Notte stands as another milestone for Panerai. It is the first time that two signature elements of the Panerai design are present in the same watch, a Carbotech case and a Blu Notte dial. The pairing unites the resistance of Carbotech and the subtle radiance of the sun-brushed blue dial.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light Bucherer Blue
Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil the Laureato Absolute Light Bucherer Blue, a limited-edition watch created exclusively for the prestigious retailer. Housed in a sapphire crystal case and featuring titanium lugs, this model provides a three-dimensional view of numerous movement components. Furthermore, it is the transparent characteristic of the sapphire case which invites light to bathe the various internal parts, thereby accentuating the many shapes employed.
News: Nick Foulkes appointed President of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Jury
The Foundation of the GPHG —Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève— is delighted and honored to announce the appointment of Nick Foulkes as President of the Jury for the 2021 edition, thereby accentuating the international reach of the GPHG. Historian, writer and journalist, Nicholas Foulkes is an internationally recognized authority on culture, watchmaking and art.
Introducing: New Piaget Polo Date 36 mm. Six New Models in Steel, White Gold and Rose Gold.
Piaget unveils two refined 36 mm models in stainless steel with matching steel bracelets and a combination of polished and satin-finished details. The year was 1979, and for the first time in its history, the Maison officially gave one of its models a name, Piaget Polo, echoing the eponymous jet-set sport and glamorous art of living. While glamour was the leitmotif of the era, it was expressed in ways that defied the norms governing traditional luxury.
News: Breguet Appoints Lionel a Marca as its CEO
Heading the House of Breguet since 2021, Lionel a Marca is a watchmaker through and through. Born in Porrentruy, Switzerland in 1967, it was only natural that he should turn to watchmaking. After all, both originate from the beautiful Jura region. Following a watchmaking and repair apprenticeship and several years gaining experience, he joined the Swatch Group in 1992, at Frédéric Piguet located in the Vallée de Joux.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Ti 230
Girard-Perregaux was founded 230 years ago in 1791, the same year an English clergyman, William Gregor, discovered titanium in Cornwall. William Gregor, discovered a black sand called menachanite. He analyzed it and concluded that it contained oxides of iron and an unknown metal. This metal was subsequently identified as titanium, an element named after the Titans, the children of Uranus and Gaea in Greek mythology. Today, titanium is widely used, not only in watchmaking but also in the fields of aerospace, medicine and motorsport, selected for its array of benefits.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Titanium Salmon Dial
Joining the other limited editions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar comes now a 300-piece limited edition in titanium with a salmon dial. Some of the other limited edition pieces include the 50-piece limited edition in platinum with ice blue dial for Switzerland, the 100-piece in pink gold with pink-toned dial for Latin America, the 50-piece in stainless steel with a green dial for Hong Kong…
Introducing: Panerai Radiomir Eilean PAM1243. Two Iconic 1936 Designs.
Both the original Radiomir and Eilean, the yacht that became a part of Panerai history, were created in 1936. The Radiomir Eilean PAM1243 honors the underlying bond between these two legends. The Panerai Radiomir Eilean couples the hallmark features of the historic Radiomir collection and the aesthetic lineage of Eilean.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon
The new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon paves the way for a new artistic horizon, breaking away from traditional designs and towards open-worked mechanics. The Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon displays its watchmaking precision, pushing the founding principal of the skeleton movement to the extreme: a minimum amount of material for the maximum amount of rigidity and light.
News: Vacheron Constantin 'Classic with a Twist' Exhibition at the Vacheron Constantin North American Flagship in NYC
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the American 1921 watch, the "Classic with a twist" exhibition celebrates the creative freedom of Vacheron Constantin at the dawn of the 20th century. From the 1910s to the 1930s, Vacheron Constantin was particularly renowned for its extraordinary artistic effervescence. The wide range of different-shaped ‘form’ cases and special displays on show in this exhibition reflects an exciting chapter in the history of Vacheron Constantin.
Introducing: Hermès Arceau Toucan de Paradis. White gold, Enamel, and Silk Threads on its Dial.
The newest addition to the Hermès Arceau watch family weaves a colorful and singular tale In the guise of a radiant miniature enamel and silk thread toucan. The Hermès Arceau watch was designed in 1978 by Henri d’Origny and it lends its classic lines with dazzling illustrations of Hermès creativity and expertise. Its 38 mm white gold case is set with 82 diamonds and its asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs frame a white gold dial adorned with a brightly colored toucan, revealed by exceptional craftsmanship skills.
