2022 Grand Prix D'Horlogerie De Geneve Canidates Announced

[enjoythemusic]

They just announced their 2022 canidates at https://gphg.org/horlogerie/en/gphg-...peting-watches

[GB-man]

Big yawn outside the CC2

[Ichiran]

I tried searching for the criteria for winning best men's watch and found this article for last year's winner. Emphasis is mine.

Category: Men’s

According to the rules of the GPHG, this category comprises watches that have the following functions — hours, minutes and seconds. Additional functions permissible in this category are simple date (excluding anything more complex such as an annual or perpetual calendar), power reserve and classic moonphase (which excludes precision or complex moonphase indications). Our editorial opinion is that the Men’s category rewards everyday value, wearability and utility, favouring watches that embody the classic interpretation of a masculine timepiece.

Among the six finalists in this category, the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 80 Hours, the Hermès H08 and the Piaget Polo Skeleton are the ones that best fit the strict definition of the category. The Grand Seiko has a slight edge over the other two in terms of movement performance, the Hermès leads in terms of brand recognition and undeniable style, while the Piaget pulls ahead in the area of watchmaking flair thanks to its slim openworked movement. That said, the remaining three finalists have a few tricks up their sleeves as well. From a consumer’s point of view, the H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Final Edition is a smart (pun intended) twist on the now-ubiquitous connected watch. It also occupies the median price position amongst the finalists, making it a strong contender — especially for the more cerebral watch lovers out there. The unexpected flamboyance of the Louis Erard La Semaine, designed in collaboration with cult-favourite horological creative Alain Silberstein, might not make it the obvious choice for the winner’s spot, but the rising current of market optimism and energy in 2021 might just carry this exuberant (and extremely affordable) watch into first place. Lastly, the MB&F LM101 Double Hairspring appears to have it all — the brand is a favourite with purists, the movement is impeccable, the blue-dial-white-lacquer-Roman-numerals aesthetic will tempt even the most traditionalist watch lover. However, it’s also the most expensive finalist by far, and this will give pause to those who value price accessibility, especially in a category that is meant to appeal to as broad an audience as possible.

https://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/p...-years-edition

[uniqueMR]

Akrivia

[RolexSimon]

Hopefully the PF Chrono stands a chance.....

[dchang81]

I'm curious how the supersonnerie looks in person

[ILoveFerrari]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

They just announced their 2022 canidates at https://gphg.org/horlogerie/en/gphg-...peting-watches



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thanks for sharing!! This year is very interesting to say the least. Arnold and Sons, citizen group owned having two entries. Many IWC, and even Satori. Can't believe Kari has only one, but that dial is absolutely mental. Happy to see Trilobe continues to be there.

And what is that Oligo Blue?

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