Hazemann & Monnin, the Swiss independent watchmaking atelier founded by Alexandre Hazemann and Victor Monnin, has been named the winner of the second edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, one of the most prestigious and forward-looking awards in contemporary horology. The prize was presented on March 26, 2026, at a ceremony held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, attended by a distinguished community of timepiece experts, collectors, and enthusiasts.
A Prize Built to Champion Independent Watchmaking
The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives was launched in 2022 by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the Maison’s dedicated high watchmaking atelier. The prize was created to celebrate daring, innovation, and exceptional savoir faire in watchmaking, with a specific focus on supporting independent watchmakers, artisans, and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of the craft rather than operating within established industry frameworks.
In a moment rich…
with symbolism, the award was formally presented to Hazemann & Monnin by Raúl Pagès, the first edition’s laureate, creating what Louis Vuitton described as “an unforgettable moment of transmission” between two generations of independent horology.
The gesture underlines the prize’s philosophy: that excellence in watchmaking is not a destination but a living, evolving conversation passed between practitioners. Five Finalists, One Winner Hazemann & Monnin was selected from a distinguished shortlist of five internationally renowned watchmakers.
The other four finalists were Daizoh Makihara Watchcraft Japan (Japan), Fam Al Hut, Lederer, and Quiet Club, a group that collectively reflects the true geographic and creative breadth of independent watchmaking today.
The selection of Hazemann & Monnin as the winner signals the jury’s conviction that the Swiss duo’s approach, spanning the full spectrum from movement conception to the decoration of every individual component, represents one of the most complete and coherent visions in independent horology…
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