The first edition of the Asian Grand Prix d'Horlogerie in Geneva was a great success. For the first time in its history, the most prestigious watch international competitions, held this year a local edition in Asia, held from 27 to September 30 in Singapore, which was awarded the first "Asia Edition - Watch of The Year Award".
Under the patronage of the magazine Singapore Tatler, the first Asian edition has allowed the public to discover the most beautiful watches produced during 2008 and vote for a public choice winner price.
An wonderful evening gala along with the awards ceremony in Asia took place on September 30 in Singapore. On that occasion a jury composed of experts and Asian collectors, including Dr. Bernard Cheong and Wei Koh of the Revolution magazine, have awarded prizes, including the "Asia Edition - Watch of the Year Award.
At the end of this Asian tour, watches seventy pre returning to Geneva where they will be exhibited in the atrium of the UBS bank, rue de la Corraterie in Geneva from October 17 to November 21. The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie (GPHG) is planned on November 13, 2008.
List of Winning Watches:
BEST FULL CALENDAR WATCH
Hermes Dressage Annual Calendar
BEST SPORTS WATCH
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Pro Geographic
BEST WATCH DESIGN
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Carbon Concept Tourbillon Chronograph
BEST MEN’S WATCH
Harry Winston’s Ocean Dual Time
BEST COMPLICATION WATCH
Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon II
BEST JEWELLERY WATCH
Cartier Jewellery Watch with Panda Motif
BEST LADIES WATCH
Lange & Sohn Little Lange 1 Soiree
PUBLIC CHOICE WINNER
Audemars Piguet Ladies Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in Pink Gold
GRAND PRIX D’HORLOGERIE ASIA EDITION WATCH OF THE YEAR
Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso Gyrotourbuillon II
List of Judges for the 2008 Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie Asia Edition:
Dr Bernard Cheong – Co-Chair, Mr Wei Koh – Co-Chair, Dr Frank Cintamani, Mr Steven Chong, Mr Audric Haryanto, Mr Lawrence Liaw, Ms Linda Liaw, Mr Aswin Techajareonvikul and Tan Sri Francis Yeoh.
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