Unveiling the Five Distinguished Finalists for 2026 Louis Vuitton Watch Prize, A Platform Celebrating Innovations in Independent Horology

The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives continues to play a pivotal role in illuminating the audacious creativity and rare skills of the independent watchmaking industry. Demonstrating impeccable craftsmanship and endowed with a groundbreaking spirit, the creators of these breathtaking timepieces continually redefine the horological space.

After an intense evaluation process, five artists have emerged as finalists from among the countless global submissions. Their works display a deep understanding of design, innovation, craftsmanship, and technical complexity. The creativity and innovation seen in these pieces, combined with the erudition demonstrated by the creators, have captivated the expert committee.

Among the finalists is Daizoh Makihara – an independent watchmaker since 2017, noted for a unique automatic petal mechanism timepiece, lauded for its dual time scales and impressive engineering. Just like the previous winner Raúl Pagès and his standout RP1 Régulateur à Détente watch, the current finalists hold the potential to take independent watchmaking to unexpected heights.