Presented by an international jury of industry experts, this award honours the Manufacture’s enduring belief that tradition and innovation must move forward together, harnessing the power of the collective to shape the future of Haute Horlogerie.
The Iconic Watch Prize, awarded to the RD#5, celebrates a timepiece stemming from an emblematic collection or model that has been exercising a lasting influence. As of this year, the prize is chosen by the Jury and open to all watches, whether or not they were officially entered into the competition. Audemars Piguet is honoured to have received this meaningful recognition.
Calendar & Astronomy Watch Prize
The Audemars Piguet teams are delighted to receive the Calendar & Astronomy Prize for the 150 Heritage, a pocket watch that encapsulates centuries of astronomical observation, technical mastery and craftsmanship. This limited-edition creation also introduces the Universal Calendar for the first time: a mechanical calculator visible from the caseback and independent of the movement that offers a panoramic view of the celestial cycles that govern cultural celebrations across the world.
With 1,099 components, Calibre 1150 powers the first ultra-complicated watch conceived from the outset to fit in a pocket. Bringing together 40 functions, it houses 30 complications[1], such as a Grande Sonnerie, minute repeater, semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar, split-seconds flyback chronograph and flying tourbillon. The Manufacture’s research and development innovations also find their place, including the Supersonnerie technology[2] (RD#1), ultra-thin movement architecture (RD#2) and an oscillator with increased amplitude (RD#3). Unveiling more than the movement’s inner workings, the secret caseback opens to 180°, bringing into view the main dial alongside the Universal Calendar, Audemars Piguet’s groundbreaking mechanical lunisolar calendar integrated into the back of the watch. Showcasing an array of métiers d’art, the anniversary edition of the 150 Heritage is adorned with hand-engraved platinum, luminous Grand Feu enamelling and a hand-made chain, each element a celebration of traditional crafts that characterise Haute Horlogerie.
[1] This number may vary depending on sources and interpretation. Under the FH standard, the total may reach 60.
[2] Unveiled in 2015, the Supersonnerie is Audemars Piguet’s patented acoustic technology that significantly enhances the sound quality, volume and clarity of chiming watches. Inspired by musical instruments, it features a unique case construction and soundboard system, delivering exceptional resonance and purity in minute repeaters and chiming complications.
Conceived as a tribute to the astronomers, watchmakers and artisans whose ingenuity has shaped the measurement of time across civilisations, the 150 Heritage pocket watch embodies the ancestral savoir-faire that has defined Haute Horlogerie for centuries.
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Audemars Piguet is honoured by these latest recognitions from the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève and warmly thanks the organisers and jury members for their dedication to highlighting exceptional achievements and advancing the standards of fine watchmaking.
“Each year, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève celebrates creativity, innovation and excellence, helping to promote the art of watchmaking around the world. These prizes reflect our commitment to preserving and advancing ancestral savoir-faire, and we are honoured to receive this recognition.”
