Mechanical Exception Watch Prize – BOVET 1822
The Mechanical Exception Watch Prize was awarded to BOVET 1822 for the Récital 28 Prowess 1.
The Récital 28 Prowess 1 is the result of over five years of development, featuring meticulous hand-finishing, hand-engraved bridges, and a limited production of only 60 movements. This timepiece marks a significant leap in solving terrestrial timekeeping challenges, ensuring accuracy in global timekeeping. In addition to this groundbreaking feature, the Récital 28 Prowess 1 also boasts an expanded flying tourbillon, a perpetual calendar with roller-based indications, and an impressive 10-day power reserve from a single barrel.
Eco-Innovation Prize – CHOPARD
The Eco-Innovation Prize was awarded to Chopard for the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier.
Chopard reaffirms its commitment to Haute Horlogerie values promoted by the Fleurier Quality Foundation with a timepiece certified to the rigorous standards of this independent institution. The first in the L.U.C Qualité Fleurier family to be crafted in Lucent Steel™—Chopard’s exclusive alloy with at least 80% recycled content—this timepiece combines sustainability with innovation.
Maintaining a 39mm diameter and a slim 8.92mm profile, this model features a resized crown and lugs, along with an elegant, functional silver-toned monochrome sector dial. Showcasing the finest expertise and innovation of Chopard Manufacture, the L.U.C 96.09-L movement is chronometer-certified and equipped with Chopard Twin technology. Beyond precision, the Fleurier Quality Foundation label guarantees the watch’s reliability, durability, and aesthetic excellence.
Time Only Prize – H. MOSER & CIE.
The Time Only Prize was awarded to H. Moser & Cie. for the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel.
Crafted from steel and measuring 39 mm in diameter, the cushion-shaped case of the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel is water-resistant to 120 meters and draws inspiration from the curved, streamlined aesthetics of the first high-speed trains of the 1920s and 1930s. Its proportions have been refined, offering more elongated lines made possible by the smaller dimensions of the new calibre HMC 500. The integrated steel bracelet, elegantly arced, seamlessly extends the curves of the case for a cohesive design.
H. Moser & Cie. accentuates the steel case and bracelet with a stunning Grand Feu enamel dial. Named “Aqua Blue,” the dial reimagines the brand’s signature fumé finish with the intricate artistry of a master craftsman. At its heart is the new automatic calibre HMC 500, entirely developed in-house and the smallest movement H. Moser & Cie. has crafted in the 21st century.
With the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel, H. Moser & Cie. masterfully combines exclusivity, performance, and craftsmanship in a truly exceptional timepiece.
“Petite Aiguille” Prize – KUDOKE
The “Petite Aiguille” Prize was awarded to KUDOKE for the KUDOKE 3 Salmon.
The KUDOKE 3 in a striking salmon colour variant redefines time-telling with its unconventional display and timeless design. The warm salmon tone of its dial harmonizes beautifully with blue steel hands, creating a captivating visual contrast. Minutes are indicated by a large blue steel hand on the dial chapter ring at the top, while the hour indication is placed on an attached plate, divided into three sections on the dial below, with a unique three-armed hand that moves seamlessly between the two dials.
Housed in a 39 mm stainless steel case, this timepiece features the hand-wound KALIBER 1 movement, completely hand-finished and visible through a sapphire crystal case back.
Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize –
LAURENT FERRIER
The Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize was awarded to Laurent Ferrier for the Classic Moon Silver.
The Laurent Ferrier Classic Moon is a fusion of celestial elegance and mechanical mastery. This stunning timepiece features a moon phase complication crafted with Aventurine glass and is powered by the redesigned LF126.02 calibre. Combining an annual calendar with an impressive 80-hour power reserve, it is housed in a sleek 40mm case. Through the sapphire case back, an expansive view reveals the intricate LF126.02 calibre, showcasing the finesse of its hand-finished surfaces crafted by Laurent Ferrier watchmakers to the highest standards of traditional Haute Horlogerie.
Chronometry Prize – LEDERER
The Chronometry Prize was awarded to Lederer for the Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer.
One of the standout features of the Triple Certified Observatory Chronometer is its unique minute hand, which moves in harmony with the Remontoir d’Égalité every 10 seconds. The minute hand glides across a scale divided into six steps, each representing a 10-second interval, culminating in a full minute. A small central pointer precisely marks these intervals, synchronized with the rhythm of the remontoir.
Another distinguishing feature is the solid silver dial, achieved through a traditional heating process involving multiple boiling baths and reheating steps to reach a pure white hue, reminiscent of freshly fallen snow. The dial proudly displays the iconic ‘V’ symbol, inspired by the meridian sign, and the seconds sub-dial features the coordinates of three historically significant observatories: the Observatory in Glashütte, Germany; the Observatory in Besançon, France; and the Observatory Chronométrique in Geneva, Switzerland. Limited to just 8 pieces, each watch is individually certified by these three prestigious European observatories.