Breguet wins the “Aiguille d’Or”

The Academy and the 2025 Jury chaired by journalist, author and historian Nick Foulkes rewarded 19 exceptional creations reflecting the industry’s dynamism and awarded the coveted “Aiguille d'Or” Grand Prix to Breguet, for the Classique Souscription 2025 watch.

The brands Angelus, Anton Suhanov, Audemars Piguet, Bovet 1822, Bvlgari, Chopard, Daniel Roth, Dennison, Dior Montres, Fam Al Hut, gérald genta, Greubel Forsey, L’Épée 1839, M.A.D. Editions, Urban Jürgensen, Voutilainen and Zenith also distinguished themselves with timepieces pushing the boundaries of design, technology and mechanical poetry.

This year's Special Jury Prize honours Alain Dominique Perrin, president of the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, for his visionary role in promoting high-quality watchmaking.

The 90 nominated timepieces, including the 19 winners, are on display at the Geneva Musée d'Art et d'Histoire until 16 November 2025. The award-winning models will then be presented from 19 to 23 November as part of Dubai Watch Week.

2025 PRIZE LIST
“Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix : Breguet, Classique Souscription 2025
Chronometry Prize: Zenith, G.F.J. Calibre 135
Horological Revelation Prize: Anton Suhanov, St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon Clock
Audacity Prize: Fam Al Hut, Möbius
Iconic Watch Prize: Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Mechanical Exception Watch Prize: Greubel Forsey, Nano Foudroyante
Chronograph Watch Prize: Angelus, Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold
Tourbillon Watch Prize: Bvlgari, Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon
Sports Watch Prize: Chopard, Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF
Men’s Complication Watch Prize: Bovet 1822, Récital 30
Men’s Watch Prize: Urban Jürgensen, UJ-2: Double wheel natural escapement
Time Only Watch Prize: Daniel Roth, Extra Plat Rose Gold
Jewellery Watch Prize: Dior Montres, La D de Dior Buisson Couture
Artistic Crafts Watch Prize: Voutilainen, 28GML SOUYOU
Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize: Chopard, Imperiale Four Seasons
Ladies’ Watch Prize: gérald genta, Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal
“Petite Aiguille” Watch Prize: M.A.D. Editions, M.A.D.2 Green
Challenge Watch Prize: Dennison, Natural Stone Tiger Eye In Gold
Mechanical Clock Prize: L’Épée 1839, Albatross L’Épée 1839 X MB&F
Special Jury Prize: Alain Dominique Perrin

Gregory Kissling (CEO of the House of Breguet), Stephane Cheikh and Toby Sutton (Co-directors of Dennison), Maximilian Büsser (Owner and creative director of MB&F and M.A.D. Editions), Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (Co-president of Chopard), Caroline Scheufele (Co-president and artistic director of Chopard), Pascal Béchu (Managing director of Angelus), Ilaria Resta (CEO of Audemars Piguet), Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini (Master watchmakers and founders of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton), Kari Voutilainen (Owner and watchmaker of Voutilainen), Arnaud Nicolas (CEO and creative director of L'Épée), Dominic Backes (Dior General manager, Central and Eastern Europe), Alex Rosenfield (Co-CEO of Urban Jürgensen), Pascal Raffy (President of Bovet 1822), Michel Nydegger (CEO of Greubel Forsey), Jean-Christophe Babin (CEO Bvlgari & CEO of LVMH Watch Division), Arnaud Nicolas (CEO and creative director of L'Épée), Anton Suhanov (Founder and chief designer of Anton Suhanov), Dai Xinyan (Founder of Fam Al Hut) and Benoît de Clerck (CEO of Zenith)

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