Chronograph Watch Prize – Angelus
The Chronograph Watch Prize was awarded to Angelus for the Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold.
Limited to just 15 pieces, the Chronographe Télémètre Yellow Gold stands out with its vintage-inspired dial and a monopusher seamlessly integrated into the winding crown — a nod to Angelus’ long-standing expertise in chronograph design. Its finely graduated telemeter scale allows the wearer to measure the distance of an event: the chronograph is started when the event is seen and stopped when it is heard, with the scale converting this time difference into distance based on the speed of sound (approximately 1,240 km/h).
Powering the timepiece is the in-house A5000 calibre, an integrated-monopusher chronograph movement presented in a two-tone finish. The mainplate and bridges are rendered in a warm golden tone, while the chronograph components are finished in palladium, complemented by pronounced bevelling and straight graining.
Men’s Complication Watch Prize – BOVET 1822
The Men’s Complication Watch Prize was awarded to BOVET 1822 for the Récital 30.
The BOVET Récital 30 builds upon the legacy of the award-winning Récital 28 Prowess 1, the groundbreaking world-time timepiece that became the first mechanical watch to resolve the long-standing Daylight Saving Time challenge, which stems from the seasonal, region-specific adjustment of time by one hour.
Incorporating the innovative roller system from the Récital 28, the Récital 30 delivers a precise display of 24 global time zones across four key annual periods: Coordinated Universal Time, American Summer Time, European and American Summer Time, and European Winter Time. Its expansive world-time rollers span nearly the entire dial, taking centre stage in this remarkable creation. At the heart of the display, a seamlessly integrated day/night indicator synchronises with local time, ensuring optimal functionality and ease of use.
Tourbillon Watch Prize – BVLGARI
The Tourbillon Watch Prize was awarded to BVLGARI for the Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon.
The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon sits within an ultra-thin sandblasted titanium case — an astonishing 1.85 mm — achieving the extraordinary feat of housing a fully integrated skeleton tourbillon within one of the slimmest profiles in watchmaking. At its core lies the manual-winding BVF 900 calibre, which powers this remarkable tourbillon and showcases the brand’s mastery in one of horology’s most iconic complications.
Its openworked construction reveals the movement’s intricacies, with contemporary decorative techniques applied to key components to maximise light diffusion throughout the movement and create striking contrast. Time is displayed on a sandblasted brass counter coated in anthracite DLC, with polished brass hands finished in rhodium. Limited to just 20 pieces, the timepiece is completed with an integrated bracelet that mirrors its ultra-thin aesthetic, measuring just 1.5 mm thick — folding clasp included.
Sports Watch Prize – Chopard
The Sports Watch Prize was awarded to Chopard for the Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF.
The Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF stands as the lightest timepiece ever presented within the Alpine Eagle collection. Its 41-millimetre case, crown, and bezel are crafted from ceramicised titanium — titanium with a ceramic surface layer for added durability — and paired with a sculpted rubber strap that accentuates its athletic silhouette. The high-frequency, chronometer-certified Chopard 01.14-C movement is also exceptionally light, with its mainplate and bridges crafted from the same material. The Pitch Black titanium dial continues this lightweight aesthetic, with subtle orange accents enhancing contrast for a refined finish.
With its high-frequency movement, the watch achieves greater chronometric stability, regaining its ideal rhythm swiftly after any disturbance. Combining precision, style, and sportiness, this timepiece embodies the engineering excellence and performance that define an exceptional sports watch.
Mechanical Exception Watch Prize – Greubel Forsey
The Mechanical Exception Watch Prize was awarded to Greubel Forsey for the Nano Foudroyante.
Originally unveiled in 2024 as an Experimental Watch Technology (EWT) edition, the Nano Foudroyante represented one of Greubel Forsey’s most radical concepts. It is now presented as the first official limited edition, with 22 pieces crafted entirely in white gold. The rhodium-finished dial is accented by a blue minute track and blued steel hands, combining elegance with technical sophistication.
At its core lies Greubel Forsey’s breakthrough nanomechanics, dividing each second into six intervals via a lightweight red-treated hand that completes a full rotation every second. Integrated within the Maison’s first flying tourbillon, the dial remains fixed at twelve o’clock, ensuring optimal legibility of the tourbillon’s rotation. This design makes the Nano Foudroyante both a visual and technical centrepiece.
The hand-wound flyback movement comprises 428 components, including 142 dedicated to the tourbillon cage, and incorporates two patents — all within Greubel Forsey’s most compact movement to date.
Chronometry Prize – ZENITH
The Chronometry Prize was awarded to ZENITH for the G.F.J.
For its 160th anniversary, the Maison presents a timeless classic powered by an exceptional movement that reflects its enduring commitment to precision. Named in honour of visionary watchmaker Georges Favre-Jacot, the sleek and elegant G.F.J. revives the legendary Calibre 135 — the most awarded chronometer movement in observatory competitions. Re-engineered for modern times, the new calibre introduces several enhancements, including a 72-hour power reserve — an additional 32 hours over the original — an oversized balance wheel to improve precision and stability, and refined details inspired by the 1950s.
Its slender platinum case frames a dial of remarkable depth, uniting a “brick” guilloché-patterned outer ring with a lapis lazuli centre whose natural gold pyrite flecks evoke a night sky. A mother-of-pearl seconds display adds a final touch of refinement. Limited to 160 pieces, this timepiece stands as a tribute to ZENITH’s heritage and horological mastery.