Reply With QuoteNo Rolex?
On a serious note, i always like the artistic and mechanical exception categories for the micro engineering and precision involved.
Although some things you can't unsee https://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/watches/apolar
It's that time of year again where we gear up for the 'Oscars of watches'. In truth, probably more politics than the Oscars and it is unclear how the judges will judge or even get to see all the watches in Covid times. Despite such a strange year, a strong nominated list I reckon - https://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/g...inated-watches
I was bored over coffee and decided to go through with my predictions in each category
Ladies: Hermès - Arceau Petite Lune Sprinkling of diamonds and sapphires
Ladies’ Complication: Bulgari - Serpenti Seduttori Tourbillon
Men’s: De Bethune - DB28XP Starry Sky
Men’s Complication: MB&F - HM10 Bulldog Ti
Iconic: IWC Schaffhausen - Portugieser Chronograph
Chronometry: Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud - FB 2RE.2
Calendar and Astronomy: Sarpaneva Watches - Lunations Harvest Moon
Mechanical Exception: Armin Strom - Minute Repeater Resonance
Chronograph: H. Moser & Cie - Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic
Diver’s: MING - Ming 18.01 H41
Jewellery: Bulgari - Serpenti Misteriosi Intrecciati
Artistic Crafts: ANDERSEN Genève - Jumping Hours 40th Anniversary
“Petite Aiguille” - Sarpaneva Watches - Sarpaneva x Moomin
Challenge - MING - Ming 27.01 Ultra Thin
I tend to lean my selection to independents and have excluded variants of watches which have won in the past (I'm looking at you Tudor BB58 Blue.....). If you have some time, let's hear what you find interesting!
No Rolex?
On a serious note, i always like the artistic and mechanical exception categories for the micro engineering and precision involved.
Although some things you can't unsee https://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/watches/apolar
Well good sir, this year marks a change whereby jurors can nominate watches (not just the brand nominating their own pieces) - but alas I gather consent is still required. So no dice. The same goes for the other 'great' independent - Patek. My own belief is both brands believe their watches are naturally so superior that there is absolutely no need to enter.Originally Posted by endo
Can you imagine the furore if the Patek 6007A did not win the Mens category?
Clearly Marketing think entering would dilute their lofty status. Shame really. And yes, cock and balls comes to mind.....
OK, I'll play!
Ladies: Hermès - Arceau Petite Lune Sprinkling of diamonds and sapphires
Ladies’ Complication: Piaget - Altiplano Tourbillon
Men’s: Romain Gauthier - Insight Micro-Rotor Squelette Manufacture-Only Carbonium® Edition
Men’s Complication: Bovet 1822 - Récital 27
Iconic: IWC Schaffhausen - Portugieser Chronograph
Chronometry: Armin Strom - Gravity Equal Force Stainless steel
Calendar and Astronomy: Vacheron Constantin - Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
Mechanical Exception: Jacob & Co - Bugatti Chiron
Chronograph: H. Moser & Cie - Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic
Diver’s: Doxa - SUB 300 Carbon Aqua Lung US Divers
Jewellery: Bulgari - Serpenti Misteriosi Intrecciati
Artistic Crafts: ANDERSEN Genève - Jumping Hours 40th Anniversary
“Petite Aiguille” - Sarpaneva Watches - Sarpaneva x Moomin
Challenge - MING - Ming 27.01 Ultra Thin
While I'm sure Ming Thein would be delighted to lift two categories, I don't see the Diver winning, somehow.
Simon
Solid selection, I agree it'd be something if Ming won two, and he has a stronger chance in the Challenge (the 2701 is currently strapped to my wrist.....). I also like the Doxa, but carbon can get bashed around, so not a fan of the material on a dive watch.
The only selection I'd 'disagree' with is in the calendar/astronomy - Sarpaneva really deserves to win after innovating with the lunations. Clever stuff.
The fact that they see fit to LABEL the hours and minutes is deeply troubling!
Simon
The 6007A should win the “saw you coming” award, that caseback is unbeliebably cheesy.
We really do need a high resolution pic....
Very subtle...We really do need a high resolution pic....
Simon
Well, tonight was the night and the results are in!
The top prizes:
Aiguille D'or: Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept (the top watch winner)
Audacity: Moser x MB&F Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon
Special Jury Prize: Antoine Simonin
Horological Revelation: Petermann Bedat
Innovation: Parmigiani Hijri Perpetual Calendar
Category prizes
Men's: Voutilainen 28SC
Men's Complication: Greubel Forsey Handmade 1
Iconic: Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph
Chronometry: Ferdinand Berthoud FB 2RE
Mechanical Exception: Bovet Recital 26 Brainstorm Chapter 2
Calendar and Astronomy: Vacheron Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin Skeleton
Chronograph: Moser Streamliner Flyback
Diver's: Breitling Superocean Automatic 48
Petite Aiguille: Breitling Superocean Heritage '57
Challenge: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight
Stuff we don't care about ;)
Ladies': Bovet Miss Audrey
Ladies' Complication: Charles Girardier Tourbillon Signature Mysterieuse
Jewellery: Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Secrete
Artistic Crafts: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Soleil Feerique
Honestly, overall a very disappointing set of results. The only non swiss winner I think was Voutilainen in the Men's, and even then that was a disappointing result - he seems to win it every year! Ok if its genuinely the best, but the winner is basically a Vingt 8 but with central seconds! There were more exciting watches in the Men's category.
How Breitling won both the Diver's and the Petite Aiguille is another mystery. Again, more interesting options available in both categories. Same goes with Tudor in the Challenge - it seems a colour change is the only thing the jury care about, as the watch has already won in the past!
All Swiss Jury, clearly lots of agendas. The awards need a reform. I doubt we see it.
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