Louis Vuitton unveils the semi-finalists of the second Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Louis Vuitton announced the names of the twenty semi-finalists of the second edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives.

Created in partnership with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. For example, the Prize highlights emerging talents in the louis vuitton unveils semi-finalists second field of watchmaking.

After the success of its first edition. won by the Swiss watchmaker Raúl Pagès, the prize continues its mission to highlight visionary talents. This year’s 20 semi-finalists have been selected by a jury of experts from hundreds of applications from around the world.

The semi-finalists selected include creators such as Anton Suhanov with his Easter egg swing clock in Saint Petersburg. resurgence of JN Shapiro, and the “Blue Train” by Giverny by Auffret Paris, as well as works by other independents such as Kudoke, Petermann Bédat, and Reuben Schoots.

“An important aspect of watchmaking lies in independent creators who transform a singular vision into an artistic mechanical work. This new generation of watchmakers is distinguished not only by its talent. but especially by its audacity in creating truly original precision instruments, which are also real works of art, “said Jean Arnault, marketing director and watches development louis vuitton unveils semi-finalists second at Louis Vuitton.

“The daring creations of the semi-finalists of Louis Vuitton Watch Prize testify to this spirit. In their hands. watchmaking becomes an expression of pure creativity, each piece becoming the testimony of uncompromising know-how and a unique vision“.

This fall. the Prize Committee, made up of 65 experts from the watchmaking industry, will assess the semi-finalists on the basis of five key criteria: design, creativity and audacity, details and finishes, complexity and technical innovation. On December 15. Louis Vuitton will announce the names of the five finalists and will unveil the five members of the jury for the last round. The grand final will take place on March 24, 2026 in Paris.

The winner of Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives will be awarded a scholarship of 150. 000 euros and will benefit from one year mentoring, adapted to his project, provided by experts from the Time Factory and louis vuitton unveils semi-finalists second Louis Vuitton.