The nominees of the GPHG Watch Oscar 2025. Sports watches

A Chopard high-frequency three-shooter, a powerful Grand Seiko chronograph, or a sports classic from Laurent Ferrier?

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph

The Audemars Piguet spring novelty, which relies on the contrast of materials. The middle part of the 43mm case, the back cover, the base of the crown and the sockets for the chronograph buttons are made of steel. The bezel, crown and the chronograph buttons themselves are made of blue ceramic. The ceramic-colored dial is also decorated with an embossed Mega Tapisserie pattern, which enhances the watch’s aggressive and sporty style.

The main strap here is made of textured leather, and the replacement strap is made of rubber. The estimated cost of the watch is CHF 37,300.

Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF

This is the lightest watch from the Alpine Eagle collection. The case is 41 mm in diameter, the bezel and the crown of the watch are made of glassblasted ceramized titanium, and the strap is made of rubber, which gives maximum lightness. The mechanism of the model was facilitated by the same ceramized titanium – platinum and bridges are made of it. Another feature of the mechanism is the use of monocrystalline silicon parts and a high frequency of balance fluctuations (8 Hz).

The watch is limited to 250 copies. The estimated cost of the model is CHF 23,700.

Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion Tentagraph

The special feature of this model is a textured case made of Brilliant Hard Titanium alloy and a dial, the pattern of which is inspired by a lion’s mane fluttering in the wind. The watch is complemented by a specially designed rubber strap. It is 2.7 times better able to withstand stretching than the commonly used Grand Seiko silicone strap. The back of the strap is decorated with a pattern that resembles the footprint of a lion’s paw.

A mechanical chronograph calibre is installed inside, which, even when the chronograph function is activated, provides a power reserve of up to 3 days. The estimated cost of the watch is CHF 17,500.

Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 79

A model dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Laurent Ferrier, which has an important historical reference in its name. In 1979, the company’s founders took 3rd place in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans auto marathon, and it was then that they thought about starting their own business.

The watch is made entirely of 5N red gold. The 41 mm diameter case combines a cushion-shaped bezel and a barrel-shaped body ring with lines inspired by the aerodynamics of a racing car. A platinum microrotor mechanism is installed inside, which provides the model with a 72-hour power reserve. The estimated cost of the watch is CHF 85.399.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra Cermet

The uniqueness of these watches lies in the fact that they are completely made of Cermet material (case, bezel, crown, chronograph buttons and strap clasp). The latter is a combination of ceramic and titanium and combines the best properties of these materials. The case diameter is 42.5 mm. The movement installed inside is an integrated chronograph and a COSC-certified high-frequency chronometer.

The estimated cost of the model is CHF 39,900.

Ressence The Ressence GMT Sport-Chic Watch Type 7

This watch features the signature aesthetic of the Ressence brand – a convex dial in the style of a regulator, which makes it as convenient as possible to read the time. The familiar design is complemented by the GMT display, represented by a 24-hour counter at the 4 o’clock mark. The titanium case with a diameter of 41 mm is equipped with an integrated titanium bracelet for the first time in the 15-year history of Ressence. The latter is equipped with an ergonomic fastener with 5-position adjustment.

The estimated cost of the model is CHF 36,000.