Louis Vuitton announces 20 semi-finalists for the 2025-2026 edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
New: Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives 20 semi-finalist for 2025/26 announced
Louis Vuitton reveals the selection of the 20 semi-finalists for the second edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. The Prize established in collaboration with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton aims to celebrate and support the next generation of independent watchmakers across the world. The first edition was won by Raúl Pagès, who had used the prize money and mentorship to further his independence.
We support and applaud Louis Vuitton to have the courage and commitment to this prize, and thus participate as a member of the Experts Committee. The invitation to participate was issued in late 2024, closing in March this year. And a shortlisted of 20 semi-finalists were chosen from hundreds of submissions.
“An important aspect of watchmaking lies with independent creators who transform a singular vision into mechanical artistry. This new generation of watchmakers is remarkable not only for their talent, but above all for daring to create truly original instruments of precision that are also works of art. The bold creations of the semi-finalists for the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize are a testament to this spirit. In their hands, watchmaking becomes an expression of pure creativity, each timepiece a testament to uncompromising craftsmanship and unique vision.” Jean Arnault, Louis Vuitton Watch Director.
The 20 semi-finalists for the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives are (in alphabetical order, by brand name):
- Anton Suhanov – St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon Clock
- JN Shapiro – Resurgence
- Auffret Paris – Giverny « Blue Train »
- David Candaux – DC6 Titanium
- Lederer – CIC 39mm Racing Green
- Fam Al Hut – Mobiüs
- Hazemann & Monnin – Hazemann & Monnin School Watch
- Kallinich Claeys – Einser Central Seconds “Hong Kong Edition”
- Fabian Pellet – Essentiel
- Kudoke – KUDOKE 5
- Behrens – KUNG FU
- Quiet Club – Fading Hours
- Reuben Schoots – Series Two
- Tasaki – Face Of Tasaki “Black Mother Of Pearl”
- Daizoh Makihara – Beauties Of Nature
- Masa & Co. – SOHKOKU
- Mgraver – Ventrallis
- Mineroci – RD002
- Petermann Bédat – Seconde Morte
- Winnerl – The Tremblage Dial
The Experts Committee will be deliberating on the semi-finalists to assess submissions based on five criteria: Design, Creativity and Audacity, Details and Finishes, Complexity and Technical Innovation. The committee members will also vote amongst themselves to select the 5 finalists for the jury.
The five finalists for the Prize, as well as the names of the 5-member Jury for the final round, will be announced on December 15th, 2025. And on March 24th, 2026, the finalists will be in Paris to present their creations to the final jury members who will conduct interviews and ultimately select the winner of this second edition. The winner of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives will be announced that evening at a ceremony at La Fondation Louis Vuitton.
The Prize includes a grant of EUR 150,000 and one year of tailored mentorship by experts from La Fabrique du Temps and Louis Vuitton.
Full details on the LV Watch Prize for Creative Independents special site.
