Zurich, Switzerland – The Parmigiani Fleurer Toric Petite Seconde was declared the Watch of the Year 2024 at the 11th annual Temporis International Awards, underlining its classic design and sophisticated engineering. This prestigious recognition, held on October 25 in Zurich, named winners across 14 diverse categories, highlighting the innovation and artistry within the international watchmaking industry.
The Temporis Awards are noted for their predictive influence similar to how the Golden Globes often hint at potential Oscar winners. This phenomenon underscores their growing importance as a bellwether in the luxury watch industry, particularly as many of the recognized creations are also contenders at the forthcoming Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).
The Toric Petite Seconde by Parmigiani Fleurer not only clinched the top honor at Temporis but is also a strong candidate in the Men’s category at the upcoming GPHG. The watch stands out with its elegant three-hand design, which includes a small seconds subdial and the brand’s distinctive knurled bezel, marking it as a paragon of craftsmanship and heritage.
Another significant accolade, the Jury Prize, was awarded to De Bethune for the DB Kind of Grande Complication, which features a plethora of functions ranging from a perpetual calendar to a tourbillon and moon phases. This model is also up for an award in the Men’s Complication category at the GPHG, further establishing it as a masterpiece of complication in horology.
Besides recognizing traditional categories like men’s and women’s watches, the Temporis International Awards also appreciated cutting-edge innovation and environmental consciousness within the sector. These included categories such as Best Sustainable Watch and Best Innovative Watch, reflecting the industry’s shift towards sustainability and technological innovation.
The event also recognized IWC’s Portugieser Eternal Calendar as the Watches & Wonders Masterpiece for 2024 and Best Complication Watch. This highlights IWC’s continued excellence in high-caliber mechanical achievements.
Diverse categories like Best Everyday Lady’s Watch won by Breitling Navitimer 36, and Best Travel Watch awarded to Patek Philippe World Time with Date, showcase the versatility and broad appeal of modern watchmaking. Additionally, Hublot’s MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire secured the spot for Best Red Carpet Watch, underscoring its striking design and cinematic allure.
Moreover, watches such as the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 lead in technological integrations as the Best Connected Watch, pointing towards a growing trend of smart features within traditional watch designs. Also notable were winners like ID Genève’s Circular 1 Garnet for Best Sustainable Watch and Haute Rive Honoris 1000-Hour Tourbillon for Best Start-up Watch, emphasizing innovation from both established brands and new entrants.
This year’s lineup at the Temporis Awards not only showcased a mesmerizing array of design and innovation but also set the stage for the approaching GPHG, promising intense competition and spotlighting future trends in the global horological landscape.
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