Cartier Prize for Future Watchmaking Talent
The Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow, now in its 28th edition, showcases innovative timepieces created by students from Switzerland, France, and Belgium. Judges including renowned independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen evaluated eleven finalists who were tasked with designing clocks inspired by pendulum motion and the theme of “reading and understanding time differently.” Winners were selected in two categories—Apprentice Watchmakers and Technicians—with each receiving a Cartier watch and opportunities for further training, while the top prize winners also earned internships at Cartier’s Maison des Métiers d’Art. The winning creations demonstrate a blend of technical skill and artistic vision. Aymeric Peters’ Silence Choisi uses a key shaped like the Cartier logo to start and stop the clock, embodying the concept of controlling time. Arthur Choquet’s Un Instant pays homage to Haussmann‑style Parisian architecture and Henri Cartier‑Bresson’s photography, capturing fleeting moments. Additional prize‑winning pieces, such as Layla Sluysmans’ water‑lily clock Nymphéa and Edouard Nicod’s dual‑balance design, further explore the relationship between motion, balance, and perception of time.
Buying Time Analysis: This story highlights how the Cartier Prize nurtures emerging watchmaking talent, showcases innovative approaches to measuring time, and reinforces the brand’s commitment to preserving horological craftsmanship for future generations.
