The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève remains one of watchmaking’s most closely watched nights, not because it crowns a single idea of excellence, but because it gathers many of the year’s most notable contemporary watch creations on one stage.
On November 7, 2026, the 26th edition returns to Geneva, with 84 nominated watches in contention for prizes including the coveted “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix.
Time and Watches will host the livestream from the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, with the ceremony beginning at 18:30 CET.
At a glance
- The 26th GPHG Awards ceremony takes place in Geneva on November 7, 2026, with a livestream hosted by Time and Watches.
- The ceremony brings together 84 nominated watches competing for GPHG prizes, including the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix.
- The broadcast starts at 18:30 CET, which is 12:30 PM ET and 9:30 AM PT.
Geneva’s annual stage for contemporary watchmaking
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève annually rewards contemporary watch creations and promotes the art of watchmaking internationally.
For collectors and enthusiasts, the ceremony is a useful snapshot of where high-end horology is placing its emphasis, from craft and mechanical imagination to broader design direction.
The 2026 edition will be held at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, a setting closely associated with major cultural events in the city.
What is at stake at the GPHG 2026
The headline prize is the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, the award most closely associated with the top distinction of the evening.
Beyond that single title, the 84 nominated watches will compete for GPHG prizes across the ceremony.
That breadth is part of the appeal, as the GPHG tends to bring together a wide range of contemporary watchmaking ideas rather than focusing on one house, one complication or one style.
Livestream timing
The 2026 Awards ceremony livestream begins on November 7 at 18:30 CET.
| Time zone | Start time |
|---|---|
| CET | 18:30 |
| ET | 12:30 PM |
| PT | 9:30 AM |
Viewers following the season’s most discussed releases should bookmark the livestream page ahead of the ceremony.
For anyone invested in contemporary watchmaking, the GPHG remains a rare moment when the year’s nominated watches are considered together, with the “Aiguille d’Or” providing the evening’s defining punctuation.
