The winners of the Gaïa Prize 2018
The unique Prix Gaïa honours the very best: those contributing to the reputation of watchmaking, its history, its technology or its industry. This year, the Prix Gaïa jury nominated: Paul Clementi – winner in the Craftsmanship – Creation category in recognition of his extensive skills in craftsmanship and for using his historical knowledge to produce inventive creations, with the highest standards of professional conduct; Reinhard Meis – winner in the History – Research category in recognition of his key contribution to our understanding of the technical history of watchmaking, thanks to his exhaustive independent research, and for the excellence of his publications in the field of complicated watches; and Maximilian Büsser – winner in the Entrepreneurship category in recognition of his creative approach to watchmaking in the design and marketing of his products, and for the innovative way he manages his business.