Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow 2026 Winners Announced
On June 24, 2026, Cartier hosted its yearly watchmaking awards at the Maison des Métiers d’Art located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow, established in 1995, aims to highlight up-and-coming talent. This year, participants, including apprentices and technicians, designed watches themed around 'Shifting the balance: Reading and understanding time differently,' focusing on pendulum mechanics. Over three months, twelve finalists from Switzerland, France, and Belgium collaborated with mentors to refine their ideas. The jury awarded six individuals: Aymeric Peters (first place, Apprentice category), Layla Sluysmans and Edouard Nicod (joint second), Arthur Choquet (first place, Technician category), Adam Deroche (second), and Adrien Stefenelli (third). Winners receive a Cartier watch and internships for first-prize recipients. Karim Drici highlighted the importance of this award in fostering talent.
Key facts
- Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow 2026 ceremony held on 24 June 2026 at Maison des Métiers d’Art, La Chaux-de-Fonds.
- Prize first launched in 1995 by the Cartier Watchmaking Institute.
- Theme for 2026: 'Shifting the balance: Reading and understanding time differently' based on pendulum movements.
- 12 finalists from Switzerland, France, and Belgium developed concepts over three months with mentors.
- Jury included Roy Davidoff, Pascale Lepeu, Nathalie Marielloni, Pascal Ravessoud, and Kari Voutilainen.
- Six winners: three apprentice watchmakers and three technicians.
- Aymeric Peters (Belgium) won first prize in Apprentice Watchmakers category.
- Arthur Choquet won first technician’s prize.
- Winners receive a Cartier watch; first-prize winners also get an internship with Cartier.
- Karim Drici, Cartier COO, stated the prize supports young watchmakers' creativity and technical skills.
Entities
Artists
- Aymeric Peters
- Layla Sluysmans
- Edouard Nicod
- Arthur Choquet
- Adam Deroche
- Adrien Stefenelli
- Kari Voutilainen
Institutions
- Cartier
- Cartier Watchmaking Institute
- Maison des Métiers d’Art
- Roy & Sacha Davidoff SA
- Cartier Collection
- Musée international d'horlogerie
- Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
Locations
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Switzerland
- France
- Belgium