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A selection of articles by Europa Star on the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

GPHG 2024: Discover the nominated timepieces

GPHG 2024: Discover the nominated timepieces

This summer, the 980-strong GPHG Academy nominated 90 of the 273 timepieces entered in this year’s competition by 146 brands. Divided into 15 categories, (...)

George Bamford: the tailor of timepieces

George Bamford: the tailor of timepieces

GPHG ACADEMY

Some new faces in the GPHG Academy seem to have been fixtures in the industry forever, their names familiar and their watches an integral part of the (...)

GPHG, a reflection of transformations in the watch industry

GPHG, a reflection of transformations in the watch industry

For almost 25 years, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has been an ambassador for some of the watch industry’s outstanding achievements through its (...)

GPHG 2024: entries now open!

GPHG 2024: entries now open!

Swiss and international watch brands are invited to take part in the 24th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève by registering their entries as of (...)

Audrey Raffy: “I wanted to bring something to the business”

Audrey Raffy: “I wanted to bring something to the business”

GPHG ACADEMY

Growing up surrounded by magnificent timepieces in a family whose name is synonymous with contemporary watchmaking doesn’t automatically equate to a love of (...)

Andrea Furlan: “Make high-end finishing more accessible”

Andrea Furlan: “Make high-end finishing more accessible”

GPHG ACADEMY

Andrea Furlan belongs to a generation of rising stars who fuse the traditional codes of watchmaking with a contemporary mindset, helping to extend the (...)

Zoe Abelson: “I feel I'm part of the story”

Zoe Abelson: “I feel I’m part of the story”

GPHG ACADEMY

In the latest of its portraits of newcomers to the GPHG Academy, Europa Star heads for the United States to meet Zoe Abelson. This energetic specialist in (...)

Pierre Biver, discovering his own passion

Pierre Biver, discovering his own passion

GPHG ACADEMY

Some newcomers to the GPHG Academy are unknown to the public. Other names ring out like a clock striking noon in the town square. Pierre Biver is one of (...)

Rebecca Struthers: preserving heritage skills

Rebecca Struthers: preserving heritage skills

GPHG ACADEMY

The GPHG Academy is a globally representative body whose members include master watchmakers from around the world. Among them is British watchmaker Dr. (...)

Daniela Dufour, a determined successor

Daniela Dufour, a determined successor

GPHG ACADEMY

She bears one of the great names of modern watchmaking, synonymous with ultimate excellence and independence. How does she feel about it? And what (...)

Xavier Dietlin: “Take watches out of their glass prison”

Xavier Dietlin: “Take watches out of their glass prison”

GPHG ACADEMY

His contagious enthusiasm is matched by an incomparable sense of how to stage a watch. Meet Xavier Dietlin, the man who is shaking up the retail experience (...)

“The Academy stands for the universality of the GPHG”

“The Academy stands for the universality of the GPHG”

Since his appointment as president of the GPHG foundation in 2018, Raymond Loretan, a former veteran diplomat, has been responsible for renewing its (...)

GPHG 2023: discover the nominated timepieces

GPHG 2023: discover the nominated timepieces

The 850 members of the GPHG Academy have delivered their verdict, shortlisting 90 timepieces. These 84 watches and 6 clocks are in the running to win one (...)

GPHG Academy members: Ryan Lee

GPHG Academy members: Ryan Lee

At 17, Ryan Lee was already selling watches at Hing Wa Lee Jewelers, the California-based family business and premier luxury watch retailer. Part of the (...)

GPHG Academy Members: Jennifer Leingang (aka Jenni Elle)

GPHG Academy Members: Jennifer Leingang (aka Jenni Elle)

PORTRAIT

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Academy has welcomed many young members this year. German-born Jennifer Leingang, or Jenni Elle as she is on YouTube, (...)

A meeting with Andrea Casalegno (@iamcasa)

A meeting with Andrea Casalegno (@iamcasa)

GPHG ACADEMY MEMBERS

Andrea Casalegno, who this year joined the GPHG Academy as a new member, is an entrepreneur in watch communication. Through his @iamcasa Instagram account, (...)

GPHG Academy Members: Giorgia Mondani and Carson Chan

GPHG Academy Members: Giorgia Mondani and Carson Chan

PORTRAITS

As an official media partner of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), we’ll be regularly featuring portraits of the members of its Academy, who are (...)

GPHG 2023 – Open for entries!

GPHG 2023 – Open for entries!

The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is delighted to announce that entries for the 2023 edition are open for all Swiss and (...)

GPHG: Discover the new faces of the 2023 Academy

GPHG: Discover the new faces of the 2023 Academy

De nouveaux membres rejoignent cette année l’Académie du Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) portant à 827 leur nombre total dans le monde. Une promotion (...)

GPHG 2022: MB&F wins the “Aiguille d'Or”

GPHG 2022: MB&F wins the “Aiguille d’Or”

Akrivia, Bulgari, Grand Seiko, Ferdinand Berthoud, Grönefeld, H. Moser & Cie, Hermès, Krayon, M.A.D. Editions, Parmigiani Fleurier, Sylvain Pinaud, TAG (...)

Raymond Loretan: “With the GPHG Academy, we've entered a new dimension”

Raymond Loretan: “With the GPHG Academy, we’ve entered a new dimension”

INTERVIEW

The watch industry would be well advised to come together to promote its image around the world. This has been the mission of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de (...)