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AHCI launches the Young Talent Competition with the patronage of François Paul Journe
In a world where luxury is increasingly
mass-produced, our mission is to help extraordinary artists that, on
their own, are reinventing the future of watchmaking.
F.P. Journe and the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants have partnered to launch the Young Talent Competition and offer watchmaking apprentices the opportunity to demonstrate their skills by entering this global contest.
In celebration of the AHCI’s 30th anniversary in 2015,
the competition has been extended to include 47 watchmaking schools from
14 different countries; and 33 AHCI watchmakers from 11 countries will
assess and select the very best. The winning creations will be presented
by Mr. Journe and the AHCI Committee at Baselworld 2015, and have the
privilege of being exhibited alongside the AHCI.
Competition overview
AHCI F.P. Journe Young Talent Competition | Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
What is the purpose?
The aim of the competition is to help raise the next generation of young independent watchmakers by identifying
the most talented creations and publicly recognising their achievements.
What is the reward?
The winners will be presented on the 19th of March at Baselworld 2015 by the AHCI and F.P. Journe and will get
the opportunity to exhibit their timepieces at the AHCI booth for the whole world to admire.
Who can participate?
Applicants must be watchmaking apprentices or have graduated from their apprenticeship after August 2013.
What needs to be submitted?
Applicants must have independently designed and created a timepiece and/or technical construction.
• Submit several pictures of the timepiece or technical construction.
• Include a short description of the characteristics of the timepiece or technical construction.
Competition key dates and process
AHCI F.P. Journe Young Talent Competition | Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
What are the key dates?
15.11.2014 Competition launch date
18.01.2015 Application deadline
31.01.2015 Publication of list of participants that go through to second assessment
01.03.2015 Selection of winners
19.03.2015 Presentation of winners at Baselworld 2015
Evaluation and selection process
• The winners will be selected by a panel of 33 AHCI members from 11 countries
(End of official part)
Even when it might be too late for attending, I thought some of you here should be interested in the competition. In case you haven´t been aware of the competition, have a look in Basel and here afterwards.
It is always good to support and invest in the future ... 
Looking forward to the new pieces and the young watchmakers!
Oliver
AHCI launches the Young Talent Competition with the patronage of François Paul Journe
