She studied at the watchmaking school in La Chaux-de-Fonds, obtaining a federal certificate as a watchmaker-repairer in 1988. Eric Klein was honoured in the Spirit of Enterprise category, for his visionary character, his ability to understand the watch industry on a systemic level and his implementation of innovative and dynamic industrial processes aimed at guaranteeing excellence in product manufacturing and quality.Ĭraftsmanship and creation: Carole Kasapiīorn in France and educated in Paris, Carole Kasapi has been fascinated by mechanical watchmaking since childhood. ![]() Anthony Turner was the winner in the History and Research category, for his exceptional career as an independent consultant in watchmaking research and heritage, and for his historical and technical knowledge of horological objects and valuing collections. This year, the Prix Gaïa jury, comprising 12 figures active in the watchmaking field, rewarded: Carole Kasapi won the Craftsmanship and Creation category, for conceiving and developing mechanisms that brilliantly combine design, function and reliability, for her involvement in many areas of the watchmaking industry and for her generosity in sharing her passion. ![]() Frédéric Maire, director of the Cinémathèque Suisse, was the guest of honour at this event, which welcomed numerous passionate enthusiasts of the industry. As is its custom each year in mid-September, the Gaïa Prize rewards new personalities who work or have worked in the field of watchmaking, its art and culture.įor the first time since its creation, a female watchmaker has received this distinction and for the third time, the Horizon Gaïa scholarship was awarded to a young student.Ī highlight of the watchmaking year, the Gaïa Awards ceremony was held on September 16 th at the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH) in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
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