Summary
The GPHG 2025 Winners were announced in Geneva with Breguet taking the Aiguille d’Or for the Classique Souscription 2025. You get a clear view of all categories, key trends, and internal links that help you follow the shifts in watchmaking this year.
Introduction
The GPHG 2025 Winners were announced at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva. As you can see, you saw strong work across many categories. Breguet captured the Aiguille d’Or for the Classique Souscription 2025.
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Even then, some major brands still skip the awards. Even so, the list remains competitive. Meanwhile, independents pushed new ideas, and smaller workshops kept their focus on clean finishing.
GPHG 2025 Winners — Aiguille d’Or Highlights
Breguet Classique Souscription 2025
What stands out:
• For example, linked to early subscription models
• Sharp movement finishing
• Clear dial layout
• Strong release in the brand’s 250th year
Moreover, you can compare this with the heritage themes explored in my Patek Philippe Museum overview.
Official GPHG results (gphg.org)
GPHG 2025 Winners — Full Category Breakdown
GPHG 2025 Winners — Men’s Watch Prize
• Clean dials
• Strong readability
• Daily wear in mind
As a result, this category sets the tone for simplicity.
GPHG 2025 Winners — Ladies’ Watch Prize
• Slim cases
• Focused details
• Balanced proportions
Similarly, the Ladies’ Watch Prize highlights proportion and balance.
GPHG 2025 Winners — Men’s Complication Prize
• In practice, a clear function layout
• In turn, good movement depth
At the same time, brands used complications with restraint.
GPHG 2025 Winners — Ladies’ Complication Prize
• Poetic touches
• Simple reading flow
Consequently, reading flow stayed clear even with added functions.
GPHG 2025 Winners — Iconic Watch Prize
• Traditionally, long-running history
• Shapes that kept their place
Historically, this segment shows how certain shapes survive across decades. Further, for more trend contrasts, see my AGTA Spectrum Awards 2025 coverage.
Chronograph Prize
• As expected, reliable actuation
• Smart case sizes
In contrast, this group rewards precision in movement actuation.
Tourbillon Prize
• Finishing in focus
• Balanced movement structure
Therefore, finishing quality becomes the deciding factor.
Calendar and Astronomy Prize
• Useful calendar layouts
• Clear reading
Additionally, daily use benefits from simplified layouts.
Mechanical Exception Prize
• Fresh mechanical structures
In essence, this category shows mechanical creativity.
Sports Watch Prize
• In many cases, practical wear
• Strong clarity
• Durable builds
Overall, the focus stayed on clarity and durability.
Jewellery Watch Prize
• Strong gem work
• Cases shaped around stones
Notably, cases followed the stones rather than the other way around.
Artistic Crafts Prize
• For instance, enamel
• Engraving
• Miniature painting
Likewise, enamel and engraving carried strong presence.
Petite Aiguille
• Good value
• Smart material choices
Consequently, this segment highlights value without compromise.
Challenge Watch Prize
• Entry-level category
• New makers often shine
Often, new makers shine here with clean ideas.
Chronometry Prize
• Stability
• Accuracy
Naturally, accuracy remains the priority.
Special Jury Prize
• Recognizes work and influence
Finally, this award recognizes influence beyond categories. If size trends interest you, see my DOXA SUB 750T Professional review.
GPHG 2025 Winners — What They Show You About Trends
Overall, you can draw a few direct points:
• Independents brought strong ideas
• Small workshops refined finishing
• Case sizes moved slightly smaller
• Dials stayed clean for daily reading
• Movements aimed for clarity
In fact, these themes appeared in many brands this year. Later, if rarity interests you, read my Rockefeller Kashmir Sapphire story.
As a result, for deeper movement structure, my Bremont Altitude MB review gives you more context.
Links You Can Explore
Together, these links help you see a broader field.
• Official GPHG results
• Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie technical notes
• Dubai Watch Week 2025
• Mindat Mineral Database
• Kinmemai Premium story
• AGTA Spectrum Awards 2025
• Patek Philippe Museum overview
• DOXA SUB 750T Professional review
FAQ
Why follow the GPHG 2025 Winners?
You get a clear view of the year’s best work and steady direction in movement and design.
Why do some major brands skip the awards?
They choose not to take part and follow their own direction.
Does an award change demand?
Often, an award changes demand.
Should you track all categories?
Yes. Each category has its own judging pattern, and tracking all of them gives you a clearer overall picture.
Credit
Credit to Hodinkee for sharing the insightful story. This story is adapted from “The 2025 GPHG: Breguet Wins The Aiguille d’Or” by Andy Hoffman and James Stacey of Hodinkee, with additional SEO and contextual research by Saju Elizamma.
