Prizes, awards, and recognition
The echo of the award-winning hours
2023
“L’Esprit d’entreprise” Prize
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Awarded by the Cercle des Dirigeants d’Entreprises de Genève.
2023
Gold Medal
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
For the creation of Calasys (Calabrese System). This new regulating organ replaces the Spiral, the watchmaker’s black box that has been around since the creation of portable watchmaking in 1675.
2023
Special Jury Prize
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix) (GPHG)
For the founding of the Académie des Horlogers Créateurs Indépendants (Association of Independent Watchmakers Creators) (AHCI) in 1985.
1996
Gaia Prize
Musée International d’Horlogerie (International Watch Museum), La Chaux-de-Fonds
For my contribution to the watchmaking industry.
1990
Vermeil Medal
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
For the invention of the Baladin. The patent for this mechanism was sold to the Pinko brand, then bought back in 1994 and reused in the “Baladin” watch in the Ludique category.
1985
Award
Manuel Gutiérrez Trophy - Madrid
For lifetime achievement.
1977
Gold Medal
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Watch movement with winder underneath. Forerunner of the Golden Bridge and my Spatial watchmaking.