The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has brought its 2026 travelling exhibition home to the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, open until 15 November. After Mumbai and Bangkok, Geneva now sees the full cohort of 84 nominated timepieces set under museum light – a sober stage that suits watchmaking better than any spotlight.
The display gathers 78 watches and 6 clocks from 55 brands, arranged in an original scenography by the preorder&soldout studio, produced by Dietlin Swiss Showcases. It is a crisp cross-section of contemporary practice – invention without noise, technique without theatrics.
These pieces compete for 20 prizes, including the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix, to be awarded on Saturday, 7 November at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva, with the ceremony broadcast live on gphg.org from 6:30 pm. Mark your calendar – even escapements appreciate good timing.
Beyond glass cases, the programme opens the craft to the public: free daily guided tours by experts, introductory watchmaking workshops led by the Geneva Watchmaking School, conferences, and activities for younger visitors. The exhibition also highlights work from the HEAD-Genève Chair in Watch Design and invites exploration of The Watch Library foundation, dedicated to preserving watchmaking archives.
As GPHG President Raymond Loretan and Director Carine Maillard put it: “After the stops in Mumbai and Bangkok, returning to Geneva and its Musée d’Art et d’Histoire is a highlight. This exhibition is not only a showcase of excellence; it embodies our mission of sharing and transmission. By bringing these timepieces together in a museum open to all, we aim to spark curiosity and promote this unique know-how and the inspiring values it conveys.”
The GPHG has pursued this mission since 2001, today under a foundation recognised as a public interest organisation, supported by public and private partners, notably FGP Swiss & Alps. The message remains refreshingly simple: let the work speak, and let people get close enough to hear it tick.
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