the Ceremony
Drawing the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize's second edition to a close, an exclusive award ceremony convened a prestigious assembly of candidates, jury members, the Committee of Experts, and guests for the grand reveal of this year's winner at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on March 24th, 2026.
School Watch
Guided by a shared passion for horology, the creation by Alexandre Hazemann and Victor Monnin reflects a thoughtful dialogue between tradition and innovation, expressing a collaborative vision that offers a promising voice to contemporary watchmaking.
the Trophy
Echoing the exceptional savoir-faire of independent watchmaking, the trophy’s unique form is inspired by the balance spring — the essential component of a timepiece’s precision. Crafted in sterling silver in England, it was engraved during the closing ceremony by a master engraver from La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton with the name of the winning watchmaker, joining that of the first laureate, Raúl Pagès.
the Jury
Appointed by the Committee of Experts, the jury of five esteemed representatives leads the Prize’s final stage, beginning with a series of auditions of the qualifying finalists. Through presentations and discussions, each creation is assessed once more before private deliberations determine the laureate, revealed during the official ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize 2025–2026.
the Ceremony Highlights
Watchmakers, experts, and leading industry voices from around the world gathered for this exclusive ceremony, celebrating the passionate people and creative ingenuity shaping the future of horology.
