Young Talent Competition

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Date: April 1, 2025

Since 2015, F.P. Journe's Young Talent Competition supports young watchmaking students and recent graduates to gain a foothold in the world of independent watchmaking.

The goal to identify and recognize the most talented apprentices in the industry was achieved, and the deserving winner was awarded on a ceremony that took place on the 1st of April 2025 at the headquarter of F.P. Journe in Geneva.

Congratulations to Alexis Fruhauff with his pendule à seconde, winner of the 2025 Young Talent Competition.

The Jury of the Young Talent Competition is composed of key personalities from the international horological scene:

• François-Paul Journe, Watchmaker constructor  

• Philippe Dufour, Watchmaker constructor 

• Andreas Strehler, Watchmaker constructor 

• Giulio Papi, Watchmaker constructor 

• Marc Jenni, Watchmaker constructor 

• Michael Tay, The Hour Glass Singapore

• Elizabeth Doerr, Watch Journalist