For its 26th edition, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is adapting its categories, revamping the Special Jury Prize and the Iconic Watch Prize, and appointed a new President of the Jury. The 2026 list of award-winners will be announced at the awards ceremony that will take place on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Mid-March the Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) announced the appointment of Wei Koh as President of its Jury for the 2026 edition. He is the founder of Revolution and The Rake magazines, publisher, entrepreneur, journalist and recently a filmmaker. The 2026 Jury will consist of 24 members rather than the previous 30, including Gregory Kissling (Breguet CEO, appointed in 2024) representing the Breguet brand that won the 2025 ‘Aiguille d’Or’ Grand Prix,
To reflect changing purchasing behaviours and meet industry expectations, the gender-based (Men’s and Ladies’) categories are being replaced by new technical categories: Essential Watch and Complication Watch. A new category dedicated to Gemset watches (up to 6 carats) is also being introduced, leaving the Jewellery category for the most impressive exceptional pieces.
An exclusive feature of the Jewellery Watch and Mechanical Clock Prizes: from this year onwards and to ensure consistency within the competition, one-of-a-kind models will be accepted solely in these two categories.
The Iconic Watch Prize is open to the entire watch market: all watches released during the year offering a contemporary reinterpretation of an iconic model that has been exercising a lasting influence on industry for more than 20 years are eligible – whether or not they are officially entered in the competition.
A stronger Special Jury Prize: the scope of this prestigious award has been expanded and may now also recognise – alongside individuals and institutions – a brand (whether or not it is entered in the competition) for a significant watchmaking development or an exemplary approach to ethics and sustainability.
See the updated rules of the competition here.
Source: press release. Photo credits: GPHG.
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