The 13th edition of the Golden Globes of Global Watchmaking celebrated the outstanding timepieces of 2026, bringing together leading international personalities and announcing October 28, 2027, as the date of the next Gala.
ZURICH, November 4, 2026: The TEMPORIS International Awards 2026 concluded its 13th edition on October 29 at the prestigious Kongresshaus Zürich, recording over 26 million digital impressions, reaching approximately 10 million unique individuals, and engaging 390,000 participants in the public voting campaign. With an audience spanning more than 80 countries across six continents, the 2026 edition marked another significant milestone in the international reach of the Awards.
Known as the Golden Globes of Global Watchmaking, TEMPORIS celebrated the most outstanding timepieces of the year in the presence of an exceptional gathering of leading watchmaking executives, independent creators, distinguished international journalists, entrepreneurs, collectors and business personalities.
THE WINNERS OF TEMPORIS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2026
The prestigious TEMPORIS Watch of the Year 2026 title was awarded to Konstantin Chaykin for Thinking, while the TEMPORIS Jury Watch of the Year 2026 distinction went to Armin Strom for the Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition. The latter achieved a remarkable double victory, also receiving the award for Best Complication Watch.
Arnold & Son received the Masterpiece presented at Watches & Wonders 2026 distinction for the Ultrathin Tourbillon Red Gold Onyx, one of the most prestigious recognitions of the TEMPORIS programme.
The complete list of laureates reflects the diversity of contemporary watchmaking, with iconic Swiss maisons, established independent manufacturers and emerging creative studios sharing the international stage.
TEMPORIS International Awards 2026, Official Winners
- Watch of the Year: Konstantin Chaykin, Thinking
- Jury Watch of the Year: Armin Strom, Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition
- Masterpiece presented at Watches & Wonders: Arnold & Son, Ultrathin Tourbillon Red Gold Onyx
- Best Ladies Quartz Watch: Furlan Marri, Mechaquartz Meteorite
- Best Everyday Lady’s Watch: Rolex, Oyster Perpetual 28 mm
- Best Everyday Men’s Watch: Laurent Ferrier, Sport Auto
- Best Travel Watch: Vacheron Constantin, Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points – South
- Best Value for Complication Watches: Baume & Mercier, Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar 40 mm
- Red Carpet Lady’s Watch: URWERK, UR-101 Diamond Sky Edition
- Best Complication Watch: Armin Strom, Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition
- Maverick Watch: Ulysse Nardin, Super Freak
- Best Space Age Watch: IWC, Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive
- Best Sustainable Watch: Panerai, Submersible QuarantaQuattro eSteel
- Best Start-up Watch: Kollokium, Projekt 02 Variant C Cooler Waters
A RECORD GATHERING OF INTERNATIONAL JURY PERSONALITIES
One of the highlights of the 2026 edition was the record presence of 15 distinguished TEMPORIS International Jury members, each a recognized personality in their respective field, representing an exceptional concentration of expertise across watchmaking, international business, journalism, design and entrepreneurship.
The Jury members attending the Gala were Dan Vardie, Michel Loris-Melikoff, Pietro Tomajer, Stefano Macaluso, Patrik Hoffmann, Jean-Claude Eggen, Roger Ruegger, Miguel Seabra, Silvio Jobin, Nicolas Rossé, Jan Lidmaňský, Serdar Oal and Thomas Campion.
Completing this exceptional gathering were two distinguished personalities attending the Gala for the first time: Olivier François, Strategic Advisor at Stellantis and an internationally recognized business and creative leader, whose career has bridged global industry, brand leadership and creative expression, and Dr. Andy Palmer, former CEO of Aston Martin and COO of Nissan, adding further distinction to the exceptional international gathering.
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2026 EDITION
This year’s Awards introduced a special category dedicated to the fascinating intersection of space exploration, futuristic design and advanced watchmaking: TEMPORIS Best Space Age Watch. In a particularly notable result, IWC emerged as the unexpected winner with its Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive, securing recognition in a category celebrating some of the industry’s most forward-looking creations.
Another memorable moment was the successful conclusion of an exclusive private sale featuring an exceptional LMB watch prototype created by Ferruccio Lamborghini. Produced in only two examples, with one remaining in Ferruccio’s personal possession, the unique collector’s opportunity culminated in a successful sale, with its new owner leaving the Gala with a truly exceptional timepiece. The occasion also marked a special continuation of Ferruccio Lamborghini’s connection with TEMPORIS, two years after his recognition at the Awards.
FIFTEEN YEARS OF TEMPORIS, FROM BUCHAREST TO ZURICH
The 2026 edition also marked 15 years since the inaugural TEMPORIS International Awards ceremony, held in Bucharest in 2011, and the 13th edition of an initiative founded by Dan Vardie to recognize outstanding achievements across the watchmaking industry.
Held under the theme TIME, UNWRITTEN, this year’s Gala celebrated the continuous evolution of contemporary horology and the remarkable creations of established maisons, independent watchmakers and emerging manufacturers.
The 2026 competition brought together 78 finalist positions across 13 categories, representing 54 watchmaking names, with awards recognizing technical sophistication, original design, everyday elegance, sustainability and breakthrough creativity.
TEMPORIS ANNOUNCES OCTOBER 28, 2027, FOR THE NEXT GALA
Following the successful conclusion of its 13th edition, TEMPORIS International Awards has officially confirmed October 28, 2027, as the date of its next Gala, continuing its tradition of celebrating outstanding achievements in global watchmaking and bringing together the personalities shaping the industry’s future.
ABOUT TEMPORIS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Founded in 2011 by Dan Vardie, TEMPORIS International Awards is an independent international platform dedicated to recognizing excellence in fine watchmaking. Known as the Golden Globes of Global Watchmaking, TEMPORIS combines the expertise of an international multidisciplinary Jury with global public participation, celebrating outstanding achievements in craftsmanship, innovation, creativity and design.
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