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The 2019 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) Finalists Annouced

The shortlist of finalists for the 2019 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) have been announced. 84 watches have been chosen between 14 categories and will be accessed by this years GPHG jury between now and November 7th before the winners are announced. There are a wide range of really beautiful and horologically relevant watches that have been chosen and the full list of watches from GPHG can be found here.

We decided to run through each category and let you know who we would vote for. We discussion our reasons in the video below.

Ladies: Moritz Grossman Tefnut Arabian Nights Milanaise

Ladies Complication: MB&F Flying T

Mens: De Buthune DB28 Yellow Tones

Mens Complication: Ulysee Nardin Freak X

Iconic: IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition 150 Years

Chronometry: Zenith Defy Inventor

Calendar and Astronomy: Girard Perreguax Cosmos

Mechanical Exception: Ulysee Nardin Freak Next

Chronograph: Louis Moinet Chronosphere

Diver: Ressence Type 5

We decided to abstain from the Jewerly and Artistic Craft categories.

Challenge: Tudor Black Bay P01

Petite Aiguille: Zenith Type 20 Silver

Enjoy!