Following Part 1, which highlighted elegance and classic complications, Part 2 turns to categories that embody innovation, heritage, and bold horological statements. From reimagined icons to pioneering tourbillons, mechanical exceptions, and high-performance chronographs and sports watches, these nominees define the forefront of contemporary watchmaking.
Iconic
This category celebrates watches that transcend time, becoming cultural benchmarks while remaining relevant to today’s collectors. The 2025 selection blends heritage with daring reinvention.
ANDERSEN GENÈVE Communication 45
AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
BREGUET Classique Souscription 2025
BVLGARI Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti
PARMIGIANI FLEURIER Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante
PIAGET Andy Warhol watch
Tourbillon
The tourbillon remains an emblem of technical artistry. This year’s nominees explore its architectural, aesthetic, and mechanical potential in both traditional and avant-garde forms.
ARNOLD & SON Constant Force Tourbillon 11
BVLGARI Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
CZAPEK Antarctique Tourbillon Glacier Blue
FAM AL HUT Möbius
LOUIS VUITTON Tambour Taiko Spin Time Air Flying Tourbillon
URBAN JÜRGENSEN UJ-1: 250th Anniversary tourbillon remontoire d'égalité
Mechanical Exception
Reserved for true outliers, this category honours creations that defy convention with unique mechanisms, unprecedented complications, and groundbreaking artistry.
ARMIN STROM Dual Time GMT Resonance Manufacture Edition
GREUBEL FORSEY Nano Foudroyante
HAZEMANN & MONNIN School Watch Subscription
LOUIS VUITTON Escale au Pont-Neuf
LUCA SOPRANA Derek Pratt Remontoir d'Egalité
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lady Arpels Bal des Amoureux Automate
Chronograph
A celebration of precision and performance, the chronograph remains one of watchmaking’s most dynamic complications. The 2025 shortlist spans sporting inspiration, contemporary design, and historic homage.
ANDERSEN GENÈVE Split Second Chronograph Worldtime
ANGELUS Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold
AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date
H. MOSER & CIE Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition
LOUIS MOINET 1816
MING 20.01 Series 5
Sports
Robust, versatile, and performance-driven, the Sports category shines a light on creations designed for both endurance and elegance.
AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph
CHOPARD Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
GRAND SEIKO Tokyo Lion Tentagraph
LAURENT FERRIER Sport Auto 79
PARMIGIANI FLEURIER Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra Cermet
RESSENCE The Ressence GMT Sport-Chic Watch Type 7
Part 2 highlights the daring side of horology: icons reinterpreted, tourbillons elevated to new heights, and mechanical exceptions that rewrite the rules. These categories capture the relentless pursuit of innovation driving today’s watchmaking.
In Part 3, the focus shifts to artistry and expression – completing the 25th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.
