TEMPORIS International Awards Gala 2025: Celebrating the Pinnacle of Global Watchmaking BUILT YOUR TIME

Zurich, October 3, 2025: The 12th edition of the TEMPORIS International Awards Gala set new records from Kongresshaus Zürich, uniting the most influential figures in horology for an unparalleled evening of celebration, innovation, and craftsmanship. Hailed as the “Golden Globes of Watchmaking,” the Gala achieved unprecedented global reach, engaging over 10 million unique individuals from more than 80 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, with more than 350,000 actively participating in the public vote. This extraordinary visibility cemented the Gala’s status as the definitive international stage for recognizing excellence in modern watchmaking.

The 12th edition of the TEMPORIS International Awards Gala celebrated an extraordinary year in horology, showcasing some of the most innovative, visionary, and technically groundbreaking timepieces the industry has ever seen. From masterful complications to daring design experiments, this year’s winners represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship and creativity, capturing the imagination of collectors, enthusiasts, and experts worldwide.

Highlighting the evening was A. Lange & Söhne’s Minute Repeater Perpetual, a masterpiece that not only opened the Gala as the Watches & Wonders 2025 award winner but also closed it triumphantly as Watch of the Year 2025, cementing its status as an unprecedented achievement in technical mastery and timeless artistry.

This edition set new benchmarks for international engagement, achieving a truly global reach: out of nearly 25 million impressions generated around the Gala, more than 10 million unique individuals from over 80 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Australia viewed the content, with over 350,000 actively participating in the voting process. Such extraordinary visibility underscores the prestige of the awarded timepieces and confirms their place among the most admired creations in horology.

Denza: Official Mobility Partner – Build Your Time

For the 2025 TEMPORIS International Awards Gala, we were proud to welcome Denza as our official mobility partner, a brand that mirrors our dedication to design, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. As Dan Vardie, Founder of TEMPORIS, explains: “Denza and the TEMPORIS International Awards Gala share a passion for perfection and expression. Each Denza vehicle, like an exceptional timepiece, is a blend of refined engineering, aesthetic mastery, and enduring style. Together, we invite guests to ‘Build Your Time’ – experiencing every moment as an opportunity to celebrate precision, innovation, and elegance.” Guests had the unique chance to experience the Denza Z9GT firsthand, seeing its design, feeling its sophistication, and connecting with the spirit of the Gala itself.

2025 TEMPORIS International Award Winners:

Masterpiece presented at Watches & Wonders: A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual.
Best Ladies Quartz Watch: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph
Best Everyday Lady’s Watch: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35
Best Everyday Men’s Watch: Panerai Luminor Quaranta BiTempo
Best Travel Watch: Bovet Récital 30 Worldtimer
Best Value for Complication Watches: Breitling Navitimer B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Red Carpet Lady’s Watch: Grönefeld 1944 Tanfana
Best Complication Watch: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication
Maverick Watch: H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Pop
Best Connected Watch: Montblanc Summit 3 Smartwatch
Best Sustainable Watch: Sinn U16 (Submarine Steel)
Best Start-up Watch: Elka Arinis

Jury Watch of the Year 2025
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication – La Première was crowned Jury Watch of the Year, selected exclusively by the TEMPORIS International Jury for its visionary design and mechanical excellence.

Watch of the Year 2025
The ultimate accolade, Watch of the Year, was awarded to A. Lange & Söhne Minute Repeater Perpetual, honoring both technical prowess and timeless artistry.

An Exceptional Jury and Hall of Fame Presence

The 2025 TEMPORIS International Jury welcomed a remarkable blend of new voices alongside established luminaries of the watch industry. New members included Roberta Naas – pioneering female watch journalist, Dr. Andy Palmer – former CEO of Aston Martin, Roger Ruegger – Editor-in-Chief of WatchTime USA, Miguel Seabra – journalist and horology expert, Fabrice Brulhart – storyteller of time, and Silvio Jobin – co-author of the Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study. They joined esteemed returning jury members such as Jeff Dodds, Jean-Claude Biver, Serdar Oal, Stefano Macaluso, Radu Budeș, Thomas Campion, and others, creating a dynamic panel that combined fresh perspectives with decades of horological expertise.

The Gala was also honoured by the presence of renowned Hall of Fame members including Carole Forestier-Kasapi, Kurt Klaus, Stephen McGonigle, Martin Frei, and Andreas Strehler, whose influence and achievements continue to inspire the next generation of watchmakers.

Dan Vardie, Founder of the TEMPORIS International Awards, commented: “The 2025 edition has been a milestone in the evolution of our Gala. From start-ups to legendary maisons, from new talent to seasoned collectors, tonight we celebrated the diversity, creativity, and global passion for watchmaking. The engagement numbers and worldwide attention confirm the growing influence and resonance of our Awards.”

About TEMPORIS International Awards

TEMPORIS International Awards is one of the most respected independent platforms dedicated to excellence in contemporary watchmaking. With a cosmopolitan jury composed of seasoned journalists, designers, collectors, and visionaries, TEMPORIS brings together the very best of traditional and modern horology. With multiple landmark editions hosted in Zürich, the TEMPORIS International Awards Gala has become one of the most anticipated events in the world of watchmaking — celebrating time, culture, and innovation with unmatched flair.

Both the TEMPORIS International Awards and the TEMPORIS Hall of Fame were created by Dan Vardie, founder of TEMPORIS Media and the international TEMPORIS Jury.

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The 2025 TEMPORIS Jury:

Roberta Naas – Independent Watch Journalist, Global Horology Expert, USA
Dr. Andy Palmer – Former CEO, Aston Martin; Automotive & Micro-Engineering Expert, UK
Roger Ruegger – Editor-in-Chief, WatchTime USA; Founder, DiveIntoWatches.com, USA
Miguel Seabra – Horology Journalist & Specialist, Tennis Expert, Portugal
Fabrice Brulhart – Independent Watch Industry Consultant; Storyteller of Time, Switzerland
Silvio Jobin – Co-Author, Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study; Swiss Watchmaking Advocate, Switzerland
Jean Claude Biver – Luxury watch executive; Former CEO of Hublot, TAG Heuer & Former president of LVMH, Switzerland
Jeff Dodds – Chief Executive Officer, Formula E, UK
Astrid Wendlandt – Founder and editor-in-chief of Miss Tweed, Germany
Fabienne Lupo – Reluxury Event Founder, Switzerland
Fanny Queloz – Recipient of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award, Switzerland
Xavier Dietlin – Dietlin Swiss Showcases, Switzerland
Jean-Claude Eggen – CEO of Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Switzerland
Giorgio Galli – Watch designer, Italy
Jean-Marc Wiederrecht – Horloger constructeur, Switzerland
Philippe Dufour – Independent watchmaker
Romain Gauthier – Independent Watchmaker, Switzerland
Kari Voutilainen – Independent watchmaker
Stefano Macaluso – Watch Designer and Expert in Product Strategy, Italy
Patrik Hoffman – Executive Vice President of Watchbox, Switzerland
Bernard Werk – Journalist specialized in watchmaking, The Netherlands
Carlos Eduardo Barretti – Editor in Chief of Pulso Magazine, Brazil
Dubravka Tomekovic – Specialized journalist, Croatia
Ines Kasparek – Watchmaking journalist, Austria
Jan Lidmansky – Horlogerie journalist, Czech Republic
Manuel Emch – Independent Consultant, board member and brand builder, Switzerland
Nicolas Rosse – Business Journalist, RTS Swiss Television
Pooja Agarwal – Watches & Jewellery Editor Specialist, Singapore
Radu Budeș – Chairman of Thematic Channels, Romania
Serdal Oal – Watchmaking Journalist Horobox, Turkey
Thomas Campion – Consultant & Founder of The Swiss Hour Club, Switzerland
Vidas Rachlevicius – Journalist specialized in watchmaking, Lithuania
Dan Vardie – Founder of TEMPORIS, Romania