The nominees for the 18th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards have been announced, highlighting the finest luxury timepieces from around the world. Think of it as the Oscars of watchmaking.
Divided into 12 categories, with six watches each, the 72 nominees will be appraised by a 30-person jury composed of experts, journalists, and global collectors. The most prestigious of the 16 prizes available—the “best picture” equivalent—is the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix, or the Golden Hand trophy.
One new, intriguing category this year is called Challenge, which features timepieces with a retail price of less than $4,100. It marks a move

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