Announcing Winners of the Cartier Watchmaking Prize
The 28th edition of the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow announced six winners from France and Belgium, recognizing outstanding apprentices and technicians. In the Apprentice Watchmakers category, Aymeric Peters earned first prize for “Silence Choisi,” while Layla Sluysmans and Edouard Nicod shared second prize with “Nymphéa” and “La Dualité Des Opposés.” The Technicians category saw Arthur Choquet win first prize for “Un Instant,” Adam Deroche take second prize with “Médusée,” and Adrien Stefenelli receive third prize for “Echo.” All winners were awarded Cartier watches and, for first‑place apprentices, a fast‑track pathway to employment within the brand. The competition challenged participants to create innovative timepieces within an 80‑hour limit, providing each with a Cartier cal. 012 alarm clock movement and a CHF 500 budget. The jury, chaired by Eléonor Picciotto and comprising industry experts, praised the entries for their abstract interpretations of time, such as “Nymphéa,” a water‑lily clock that opens every two hours, and “Un Instant,” a street‑scene clock inspired by Parisian lamps. The ceremony took place at Cartier’s Maison des Métiers d’Art in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, underscoring the brand’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of watchmaking talent.
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