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.