From the timeless classic of Vacheron Constantin and the delicately feminine Van Cleef & Arpels to the stylish Chanel, 17 of Europe’s most exquisite timepieces were celebrated at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève awards.
Hundreds of talented watchmakers gathered in Geneva on November 9 for the 2018 awards where heritage brands were honoured for their well-deserved contributions to the evolving industry.
Evoking innovation in the 1940s, Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 timepiece took out the European award’s Revival Prize. Fashioning a deliberately vintage look, the new model oozes simplicity and elegance – reflecting original models from the World War II era.
The understated timepiece, which was inspired by the first yellow gold, pink gold and steel executions of 1942, features calendar indications and a sunburst satin-finished centre complemented by Arabic numerals.
“Above and beyond the model itself, this prize rewards the passion and the savoir-faire perpetuated within our manufacture for generations,” Vacheron Constantin Style and Heritage Director Christian Selmoni says. “The pride we take in developing watches stems from a true vocation, a mission to create beauty, combining the excellence of fine watchmaking and horological complications with the refinement of dedicated design and aesthetic.”
2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève prize winners
- Aiguille d’or Grand Prix
Bovet 1822, Récital 22 Grand Récital
- Ladies’ Watch Prize
Chanel, Boy-friend Skeleton
- Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize
Van Cleef & Arpels, Lady Arpels Planétarium
- Men’s Watch Prize
Akrivia, Chronomètre Contemporain
- Men’s Complication Watch Prize
Laurent Ferrier, Galet Annual Calendar School Piece
- Chronograph Watch Prize
Singer Reimagined, Singer Track1 Hong Kong Edition
- Chronometry Watch Prize
De Bethune, DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon
- Mechanical Exception Watch Prize
Greubel Forsey, Grande Sonnerie
- Sports Watch Prize
Seiko, Seiko Prospex 1968 Driver’s Re-creation
- Jewellery Watch Prize
Van Cleef & Arpels, Secret de Coccinelle
- Artistic Crafts Watch Prize
Hermès, Arceau Robe du soir
- “Petite Aiguille” Prize
Habring2, Doppel-Felix
- Challenge Watch Prize
Nomos Glashütte, Tangente neomatik 41 Update
- Revival Prize
Vacheron Constantin, Historiques Triple calendrier 1942
- Audacity Prize
Konstantin Chaykin, Clown
- Innovation Prize
Krayon, Everywhere Horizon
- Special Jury Prize
Jean-Claude Biver
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