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The prize’s inaugural edition rewards the best in independent watchmaking
The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize is established to recognise the achievements in independent watchmaking. “[It] exists because we believe that the future of watchmaking belongs to the dreamers and rule-breakers who meet the highest standards of craftsmanship, remarks Jean Arnault, director of watches at Louis Vuitton.
First announced in November 2022, the prize drew nearly 1,000 submissions. The hopefuls were evaluated on design, creativity, innovation, craftsmanship, and technical complexity.
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The inaugural Louis Vuitton Watch Prize recently revealed the five finalists, of which a winner will be announced on February 6, 2024. The finalists are:
Petermann Bédat
Founders Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat presents the Reference 2941 monopusher split-seconds chronograph inspired by the Chronographe Rattrapante pocket watch. The platinum timepiece also features a jumping minute counter.
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Petermann Bédat Reference 2941
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Simon Brette
Brette's Chronometre Artisans won the Men’s Prize at GPHG 2023. The neo-classical watch features highly refined finishings from custom components to immaculate decorations by hand.
See also: A closer look at the Audemars Piguet watch that won the GPHG 2023 Aguille d'Or prize
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Chronometre Artisans
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John-Mikaël Flaux
Flaux’s submission, L’Abeille Mécanique, is in the form of a bee, complete with a carousel movement and a ‘stinger’ that indicates the hours.
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L’Abeille Mécanique
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Andreas Strehler
Created with Enrico Santoni, the mechanical clock Tischkalender Sympathique is fitted with a ‘master timekeeper’ pocket watch in damascus steel with sapphire crystal.
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Pagès
Pagès is the last name of watchmaker Raúl Pagès whose RP1 - Régulateur à détente manual-winding wristwatch features an in-house caliber fitted with the ultra-rare, pivoted detent escapement, designed and handcrafted by the watchmaker.
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Louis Vuitton Watch Prize has also announced its five-member jury with The Hour Glass’ managing director Michael Tay appointed the president. The jury also includes Carole Forestier-Kasapi, movements director of Tag Heuer, and independent watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi.
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Michael Tay of The Hour Glass
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
