Rexhep Rexhepi Claims Aiguille d'Or at 2026 GPHG

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The 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) concluded in Geneva, showcasing the most innovative and refined creations from the world’s leading watchmakers. The ceremony, hosted by Stéphane Bern and Arianne Alcorta, was presented primarily in English for the first time, reflecting the event’s growing international reach. It also marked the debut of new jury president Wei Koh, whose leadership guided the selection of winners across a broad spectrum of categories.


Chopard emerged as a standout brand, securing four awards, including two for its Ferdinand Berthoud line. Audemars Piguet earned two honors, notably the Iconic Watch Prize for the Royal Oak RD 5. Other notable winners came from LVMH‑affiliated houses such as Daniel Roth and the La Fabrique du Temps consortium.


Grand Prize – Aiguille d’Or

The top accolade, the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix, was awarded to the RRCHF Chronograph Flyback designed by rising watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi. The piece captured the jury’s attention for its ultra‑thin profile and wearable chronograph functionality. In his acceptance, Rexhepi described the watch as a manifestation of his passion and an unexpected dream realized.


Category Highlights

Below is a concise overview of the winners in each category, offering collectors insight into the pieces that defined the 2026 awards.


  • Time Only: Chopard L.U.C. 1860, celebrated on the 30th anniversary of the maison’s Fleurier manufacture.
  • Essential: Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton, triumphing over strong contenders from Audemars Piguet and MB&F.
  • Complication: Cleguer Inspiration One, noted for its distinctive escapement developed by former Akrivia employee Mathieu Cleguer.
  • Mechanical Exception: Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie, a dual‑melody masterpiece combining grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie and minute repeater.
  • Gemset: Piaget Swinging Pebble, recognized for its elegant gemstone setting.
  • Tourbillon: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2TV (Chopard), featuring a flying one‑minute tourbillon with a chain‑and‑fusée transmission.
  • Chronograph: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Mystérieux, distinguished by a concealed chronograph layout that reveals extra hands when activated.
  • Calendar and Astronomy: Audemars Piguet 150 Heritage, described as a highly complicated watch designed for everyday wear.
  • Sports: Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver, praised for its practicality and wearability amid a competitive field.
  • Jewellery: Chopard Mystery Nut, a nature‑inspired piece that captured the jury’s imagination.
  • Artistic Crafts: Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Arty Automata, showcasing intricate enameling, guilloché and moving dial elements.
  • Petite Aiguille: Otsuka Lotec No. 8, an industrial‑styled watch priced between CHF 4,500 and CHF 10,000.
  • Challenge: Baltic x Space One Seconde Majeur, a sub‑CHF 4,500 piece highlighting French watchmaking collaboration.
  • Mechanical Clock: La Vallée Cosmo, the winning time‑keeping device for clock enthusiasts.

For collectors, the 2026 GPHG results underline a dynamic mix of traditional haute horlogerie and forward‑thinking innovation. From ultra‑thin chronographs to complex sonnerie systems and artistic automatons, the awards illustrate the breadth of craftsmanship currently shaping the luxury watch market.


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