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. &nbsp;On 16 December, they presented their creations to a jury of experts.

2024 EDITION

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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&nbsp;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.

THE PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY 

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 APPRENTICE CATEGORY

Marta Maziers, La Reine du Temps

A watchmaking creation shining a light on the universe of bees and awakening all the senses.

1ST PRIZE

1er Prix apprenti

Yann Mayer, Inverso

A carriage clock that goes back in time and operates backwards, defying the senses.

2ND PRIZE 

2nd Prize

Coline Riondet, Présentoir à parfum

A creation combining music with the universe of perfume.

3RD PRIZE 

3rd Prize

 TECHNICIAN CATEGORY

Hugo Mandrillon, Œil du Temps

A telescope that draws inspiration from the sixth sense and plays with optical effects.

1st Prize

Samuel Pauly, Nefertum

An olfactive awakening, inspired by the god of beauty and the fragrances of Ancient Egypt.

Simon Girard, Ballet floral

A homage to bygone automation, showcased through the fuchsia flower.

Valentine Gredzynski, Tree

A trompe-l’œil and strikingly real tree creation.

THE JURY’S SPECIAL PRIZE 

CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS

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Tree

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