with Strong Showings Across the Board
The winners of the annual Grand Prix d de Genve, the watch industry equivalent of the Academy Awards, were just announced and Audemars Piguet is the big collier femme zirconium winner with 3 this year alone. coque samsung yayi bijoux princesse coupe 12 ct blanc zircon argent rempli bagues de fiancailles mariage coeur anneaux saint valentin filles anneau 1006 Not just of the 2019 series, either. AP now has 14 GPHG trophies in their case, 4 more than number 2 Vacheron Constantin, the collier femme marque only other double digit winner. coque iphone But with an unprecedented 19 awards this year, the Grands Prix has a little to offer everyone!
Check out the complete list of winners on the GPHG site, and see a complete historical list over at Watch Wiki.
The Royal Oak is the Best and Most Iconic Watch
Audemars Piguet was already the most awarded brand since the start of the GPHG in 2001, but this year was the icing on the proverbial cake. The company took home 3 awards this collier femme corne year alone, a feat unmatched in the history of the ceremony, including the top d Grand Prix. That went to the new Royal Oak Self Winding Perpetual Calendar Ultra Thin, ref. coque huawei 26586, the thinnest automatic collier femme ronde perpetual calendar collier femme enceinte grelot on the market today.
Audemars Piguet won the d Grand Prix for this mango collier femme Ref. 26586 Royal Oak collier femme africaine Self Winding Perpetual Calendar Ultra Thin.
The Ref. coque huawei 26586 really is a remarkable piece, building on the history of gros collier femme fantaisie the Royal Oak but taking it in a new direction by dispensing with the traditional dial. coque samsung But this is not a radical reinvention of the line, with classic markings and colors arranged in one of the most harmonious and balanced dials imaginable. coque iphone In my opinion, AP achieved the goal of producing a watch that can stand against the phenomenal Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual, Ref. coque huawei 5740 with which it obviously competes. iphone 11 case The GPHG agrees.
But this was only one of three trophies yayi bijoux princesse coupe 4 6ct blanc zircon argent rempli bagues de fiancailles mariage coeur anneaux saint valentin filles anneau 031 for Audemars Piguet this year, and one more Royal Oak took home an award. coque samsung This was the existing Royal Oak Extra Thin, Ref. coque iphone 15202, which won the Iconic Watch prize. This is the equivalent of the Academy Award given to The Return of the King in 2003: The jury rewarded the achievement of an iconic and historic series. coque samsung This makes the Royal Oak the winningest single watch model of all time at the GPHG, with 6 prizes since 2001 across the line.
The bagues ouvertes multicouches en argent sterling 925 pour femmes zircon cubique hypoallergenique argent sterling bijoux Ref. 15202 Royal Oak Extra Thin first appeared in 2000 as a reproduction of the original 1972 model.
The jury specifically selected the Ref. coque huawei 15202BC, a rare white gold Royal Oak with a pink gold tapisserie dial similar to the 1992 20th Anniversary model. coque huawei Everything about this watch screams retro, from the classic 39 mm case and extra thin proportions to the classic (Jaeger LeCoultre designed) Cal. coque iphone coque huawei 2121. And the white gold and pink gold dial just cement it as the most collectible current Royal Oak model.
The third trophy to Audemars Piguet went collier femme rose gold to the controversial Code 11.59 line, in Minute Repeater Supersonnerie form.
The third Audemars Piguet collier femme paracorde model recognized at the GPHG in 2019 was the Men Complication Watch winning Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie. This is a controversial choice, given the polarized reaction to the Code 11.59 line as a whole. chaussons pokemon coque samsung I a fan, though. It a mega expensive watch (MSRP of CHF 317,800) with an excellent complication (at least it not another tourbillon). But it also an important watch, and I admire AP bold choices in the 11.59 line.
Chanel and Seiko Continue to Dominate Their Niche
Just as AP has continued their dominance of the Grand Prix d collier femme téléréalité de Genve, Chanel and Seiko put forward strong showings in their respective niches. Chanel iconic J12, now with their new 12.1 automatic movement, continues a 3 year sweep of the Ladies Watch category for the brand. bijoux pas cher And Seiko Prospex LX is their third win in the Sports/Diver category.
The Chanel J12 is a top choice for women looking for a classic watch that neither masculine nor bejeweled. coque huawei Now with an in house automatic, it the real deal!
Like many fashion houses that have turned to watchmaking, Chanel is looked down upon by many. collier femme avec gravure But the company J12 has staked out a reputation among female watch enthusiasts and is becoming an iconic piece on the arms collier femme multirang of powerful women. coque samsung Hillary Clinton is a fan, for example. Journe and purchased Kenissi, which had just gone into business with Rolex Tudor brand to produce in house movements. The winning J12 sports Cal. coque samsung coque huawei 12.1, the result collier femme arbre de vie of these clever moves. Frankly, it one of the best watches on the market wong pluie vintage 100 925 argent sterling rubis pierres precieuses de mariage fiancailles cocktail fete anneau femmes bijoux fins en gros today and deserves the win. Chanel has taken home 4 of the last 8 trophies in the Ladies Watch category at GPHG, and this reflects their strength in that market.
Ask any watch enthusiast and they heap praise on Seiko Prospex line of diver watches. The new 5R Spring Drive SNR series took home the second award in a row for Seiko Prospex.
The Sports Watch prize has been given since 2003, making it one of the longest running awards. bijoux personnalise This year it was renamed Diver Watch to reflect the reality of many winners. bracelet homme 5R. Like the J12, Seiko deserved this win by executing a perfect update on their already strong Prospex collier femme sautoir diver line. bague femme collier argent coque huawei coque samsung It shows strong Seiko heritage, real mechanical and finishing strength, and isn just another Submariner homage.
Triumph of collier femme michael kors the Little Guys
The other bit of news from Grand Prix d de Genve this year is the strong showing of the guys in the industry. coque samsung coque samsung Stefan Kudoke took home a well deserved award for his HANDwerk Kudoke 2, Urwerk is back with the innovative AMC, Kari Voutillainen took home two trophies, Ming Thein destroyed the competition with an accessible yet exclusive piece, and Sbastien Billires burst onto the scene with his Genus brand.
Kari Voutilainen 28ti has a lot more going on even than is apparent at a glance, with double escapements, an in house balance, and unusual springs.
The Starry Night Vine gave Voutilainen his third Artistic Crafts Watch Prize
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The Kudoke 2 features an in house movement, hand finishing, extreme exclusivity, and a price tag under CHF 10,000
Kudoke Kaliber 1 is inspired by traditional watchmaking
One of my favorite watches of 2019 took home the Aiguille Prize for watches under CHF 10,000: Stefan Kudoke superb, affordable in house Kudoke 2. bracelet homme bijoux pas cher The hand finished Kaliber 1 movement is inspired by traditional English and Glashtte watchmaking and includes some parts from the excellent Habring A11. The design manages to combine hand gros collier femme doré engraved classic elements in a clean and modern canvas without looking fussy or mis matched. collier femme om This would be a truly remarkable achievement for a small watchmaker but then there the price: Kudoke is selling this amazing piece at a price that allows watch enthusiasts like me to dream of owning one.
