On the evening of November 9, 2018 in Geneva, the prize-winners of the 18th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) were unveiled on stage at the Théâtre du Léman. Excellence, creativity and horological expertise were saluted by an international jury which had designated the winners of 17 prizes and awarded the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix to Bovet 1822 for the...

The jury of the 18th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has announced the official pre-selection for this year’s horological award show. The 72 pre-selected watches, divided into 12 categories, are competing to win one of the 16 prizes that will salute the year’s finest watch creations, including the prestigious Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix. This 18th edition of the GPHG...

Laurent Ferrier continues living his watchmaking dream: that of reinterpreting traditional fine watchmaking classics while adding a resolutely modern personal touch. For his new caliber, Laurent Ferrier decided to address the minute repeater. Representing the ultimate horological complication, the minute repeater provides a wealth of inspiration, especially given the importance devoted to every detail of its construction. Since the wearer...

Laurent Ferrier unveils its fifth exclusive caliber featuring an Annual Calendar function. Hosted in a new collection of timepieces, this new movement combines a convenient and user-friendly functionality with pure design and optimal visibility. Designed entirely in-house, the Galet Annual Calendar School Piece embodies all the values and spirit, Laurent Ferrier infuses in all his creations. This new timepiece was...

For this special edition, Laurent Ferrier presents an exceptional white porcelain dial limited to 10 pieces and available for the first time in the Galet collection. The process involved in producing watch dials is extremely complex and represents a true technical challenge. The discs are fashioned by hand from a kaolin-based substance. Once modeled and fired at 2,550°F, the immaculate...

Horological Exhibitionism With award-winning movements, superlative finishing and limited production, Laurent Ferrier is one of the most sought-after independent watch brands today. After retiring as the head of creation development at Patek Philippe, Laurent Ferrier began making watches under his own name in 2010. Soon after, a growing number of enthusiasts were knocking at the door of his Swiss atelier,...