Signé Magazine
Browse
  • Watches
  • Automotive
  • Fashion
    • Insider
    • Trends
    • Accessories
  • Art & Design
  • Lifestyle
    • Hotel & Spa
    • Grooming
    • Travel
  • More
    • Auctions
    • For Her
    • Gear
    • Philanthropy
Search
Signé Magazine
Subscribe
Signé Magazine
  • Watches
  • Automotive
  • Fashion
    • Insider
    • Trends
    • Accessories
  • Art & Design
  • Lifestyle
    • Hotel & Spa
    • Grooming
    • Travel
  • More
    • Auctions
    • For Her
    • Gear
    • Philanthropy
  • Dubai Watch Week
  • Watches

GPHG announces an International watch industry Academy during the Dubai Watch Week

  • November 24, 2019
  • 2 minute read

With an aim to highlight and salute the most remarkable watchmaking creations and thereby, contribute to promoting the worldwide reputation of the watch industry, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has launched an International watch industry Academy which will be operational in May 2020.

The first official presentation of the Academy was made on Friday, November 22nd, at the Christie’s auction room during the Dubai Watch Week.

This major initiative, entirely in line with its unifying mission and supported by the city and canton of Geneva, will be composed of several hundred members, significant stakeholders in the main sectors of the watchmaking industry, divided into colleges and forming a vast worldwide network of ambassadors.

Academy members will have the two-fold task of proposing the eligible watch models they wish to see competed – in parallel with the traditional entries by the brands themselves; as well as taking part in the various votes. Proposals and remote votes will be done via a certified secure digital platform. In addition, a jury of 30 Academy members will be appointed each year and will meet in Geneva, behind closed doors, under notarial supervision, to physically evaluate the pre-selected watches and proceed to the final vote by secret ballot. The vote of the entire Academy will count towards determining the prize list.

As of January 2020, the first personalities approached by the GPHG will be invited to be members of the Academy. From 2021, new members will be able to join the Academy by sponsorship. The list of members will be published on the GPHG website.

With the creation of this large-scale Academy, the GPHG will consolidate its international recognition as the watch industry “Oscars”.

Earlier this month, GPHG honored watchmaking excellence at the 19th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève prize-giving ceremony in Geneva.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

The GPHG’s independent jury awarded 19 prizes and attributed the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix to Audemars Piguet for the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watch.

The Bvlgari, Chanel, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, Genus, Hermès, Kudoke, MB&F, Ming, Seiko, Tudor, Urwerk, Vacheron Constantin et Voutilainen brands were also rewarded for their expertise and creativity.

  • Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic
  • Hermes Arceau L’heure de la lune
  • Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud Carburised steel regulator
  • Chanel J12 Calibre 12.1

The Special Jury Prize, which honours an influential actor in the watchmaking world, was bestowed on Luc Pettavino, Founder and Organiser of Only Watch.

The prize-winning watches from the 2019 edition of the GPHG were showcased during the Dubai Watch Week at The Gate – DIFC.

Related Topics
  • Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
  • Audemars Piguet
  • Bvlgari
  • Chanel
  • Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud
  • Dubai Watch Week
  • Genus
  • Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève
  • Hermès
  • Kudoke
  • Luc Pettavino
  • MB&F
  • Ming
  • Only Watch
  • Seiko
  • TUDOR
  • Urwerk
  • Vacheron Constantin
You May Also Like
Richard Mille Official Watch Partner Of UAE Team Emirates
View Post
  • Watches

Richard Mille, Official Watch Partner Of UAE Team Emirates

  • Sameer Denjipady
  • February 21, 2021
Panerai Platinumtech Luminor Marina
View Post
  • Watches

Panerai Platinumtech Luminor Marina – 70 Pieces With 70 Years Guarantee

  • Sameer Denjipady
  • February 17, 2021
MB&F HM9 Sapphire Vision
View Post
  • Watches

MB&F’s Horological Machine N°9 Sapphire Vision

  • Sameer Denjipady
  • January 25, 2021
View Post
  • Watches

Breitling’s Superocean Heritage ’57 Outerknown and Limited Edition

  • Nidal Ziyad
  • January 19, 2021
View Post
  • Watches

The Rado True Square Formafantasma By Rado And Studio Formafantasma

  • Nidal Ziyad
  • January 13, 2021
View Post
  • Watches

Breitling’s Three Middle East Exclusive Limited Edition Watches

  • Nidal Ziyad
  • January 10, 2021
View Post
  • Watches

Bovet 19Thirty Dimier UAE Limited Edition For Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons’ 70th anniversary

  • Nidal Ziyad
  • January 3, 2021
Richard Mille RM 71-02
View Post
  • For Her
  • Watches

Richard Mille’s all-new RM 71-02 Automatic Tourbillon Talisman Collection

  • Sameer Denjipady
  • December 30, 2020
FEATURED POSTS
  • Maserati x Romelu Lukaku
    Maserati Presents Romelu Lukaku As Its New Brand Ambassador
    • 24.02.21
    • 2 min
  • Pura Eco Retreat - Jubail Island Abu Dhabi
    Pura, The Eco Retreat On Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island
    • 23.02.21
    • 4 min
  • McLaren Artura
    Artura, Mclaren’s First Series-Production Hybrid Supercar
    • 22.02.21
    • 6 min
  • Richard Mille Official Watch Partner Of UAE Team Emirates
    Richard Mille, Official Watch Partner Of UAE Team Emirates
    • 21.02.21
    • 3 min
  • Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy
    Land Rover Classic To Build 25 Works V8 Trophy Defenders
    • 18.02.21
    • 3 min
WATCHES & WONDERS
  • Roger Dubuis at Watches & Wonders
    • May 10, 2020
    • 1 minute read
  • Speake-Marin at Watches & Wonders
    • May 10, 2020
    • 1 minute read
  • Purnell at Watches & Wonders
    • May 10, 2020
    • 1 minute read
  • Vacheron Constantin at Watches & Wonders
    • May 10, 2020
    • 3 minute read
  • Jaeger-LeCoultre at Watches & Wonders
    • May 8, 2020
    • 2 minute read
Launching Soon
Special subscription packages for Signé MagazineJuly 1, 2020
Our special subscription packages have now been launched.
Follow Us
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Make your Inbox more interesting.

Every alternate week get a packaged update from the world of luxury. A newsletter tastefully curated by the 'Keepers of Craft', Signé Magazine.

Signé Magazine
  • Contact Us
Keepers of Craft

Input your search keywords and press Enter.