2024 EDITION
On the theme of Magic of the Senses, applicants were asked to reinterpret the movement of the carriage clock, an emblematic creation of La Maison Cartier. The eleven selected finalists had eighty hours over a period of two months to complete their watchmaking project, with support from their mentor. On 16 December, they presented their creations to a jury of experts.
THE PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
On 14 January 2025, six winners received awards at the Musée international d'horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The young watchmakers were honoured in the contest’s two categories: Apprentices and Technicians. For the first time, a Special Jury’s Prize was given to the edition’s top pick. Each winner received a Cartier watch and will be invited to explore La Maison’s universe. The two first prize-winners have also been offered an internship.
APPRENTICE CATEGORY
1ST PRIZE
Marta Maziers, La Reine du Temps
A watchmaking creation shining a light on the universe of bees and awakening all the senses.
2ND PRIZE
Yann Mayer, Inverso
A carriage clock that goes back in time and operates backwards, defying the senses.
3RD PRIZE
Coline Riondet, Présentoir à parfum
A creation combining music with the universe of perfume.
TECHNICIAN CATEGORY
1ST PRIZE
Hugo Mandrillon, Œil du Temps
A telescope that draws inspiration from the sixth sense and plays with optical effects.
2ND PRIZE
Samuel Pauly, Nefertum
An olfactive awakening, inspired by the god of beauty and the fragrances of Ancient Egypt.
3RD PRIZE
Simon Girard, Ballet floral
A homage to bygone automation, showcased through the fuchsia flower.
THE JURY’S SPECIAL PRIZE
Valentine Gredzynski, Tree
A trompe-l’œil and strikingly real tree creation.
CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS
