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The Special Prize of the Jury for the Genève Watches Grand Prix

The Special Jury Prize of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) has been awarded to Jean-Claude Biver, in tribute to his 45-year career Geneva - Friday, November 9th. The winners of the 18th Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) were unveiled this Friday, November 9th, during the award ceremony at the Geneva Theater of Geneva. To close this ceremony, the jury composed of international personalities from the world of watchmaking (collectors, watchmakers, journalists ...) announced the presentation of the special Jury Prize to Mr. Jean-Claude BIVER, for his 45-year career and his outstanding contribution to the Swiss watch industry. "44 years, and probably the biggest emotion tonight," said Mr. Biver, deeply moved after being applauded by the audience. Jean-Claude Biver declared that he was only the custodian of this prize and that this tribute belonged to his "guard close", people with whom he worked during his career and which allowed him to "climb the peaks of the mountain ". Born in Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Biver moved to Switzerland with his family at the age of 10. After his studies in Lausanne, he moved to the Vallée de Joux, and began his career in the sector he will never leave: the Swiss watch industry. After many marketing, commercial