The 12th edition of the TEMPORIS International Awards Gala is unfolding in Zurich as one of the most prestigious celebrations of fine watchmaking. Branded as the “Golden Globes of Watchmaking,” this year’s Gala is achieving global resonance with more than 10 million unique viewers across over 80 countries and 350,000 participants actively casting their votes. This unparalleled reach is confirming the Gala’s status as the most influential independent recognition platform in the horological world.
The stage is glowing with creativity, engineering brilliance, and timeless artistry. Each award-winning timepiece is pushing the boundaries of imagination and technology. The centerpiece, A. Lange & Söhne’s Minute Repeater Perpetual, is opening the evening with the Watches & Wonders 2025 award and closing triumphantly as Watch of the Year 2025. With its barrel, hairspring, and escapement orchestrated in harmony through over 600 hand-finished components, the piece is standing as a milestone in contemporary watchmaking.
The Jury Watch of the Year is going to Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication - La Première, praised for its astronomical functions and visionary construction. Other categories are demonstrating the diversity of modern watchmaking: TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 Solargraph is earning acclaim as Best Ladies Quartz, IWC’s Ingenieur Automatic 35 is excelling as an everyday companion, and Panerai’s Luminor Quaranta BiTempo is redefining daily utility for men. Roger Dubuis is pushing artistry with the Excalibur Grande Complication, while Montblanc and Sinn are being applauded for technological connectivity and sustainable materials respectively.
The strength of the Awards lies in its Jury, which is blending legendary expertise with fresh insight. Names like Jean-Claude Biver, Philippe Dufour, Kari Voutilainen, and Roberta Naas are sitting alongside rising voices such as Roger Ruegger and Miguel Seabra. As always, the panel includes Serdar OAL, Founder of Horobox, who is bringing a unique Turkish perspective to the global stage. As one of the most influential figures in Turkish watch journalism, OAL is playing a vital role in bridging the local community of collectors and enthusiasts with the broader international horology ecosystem. His presence on the Jury is symbolizing the increasing global reach of Turkey’s watch culture and is underscoring Horobox’s significance as a respected voice in fine watchmaking.
The TEMPORIS Hall of Fame is further elevating the night with icons like Kurt Klaus, Carole Forestier-Kasapi, and Andreas Strehler in attendance. Their achievements are inspiring new generations, reinforcing the idea that horology is an art sustained by both legacy and innovation.
In addition, Denza’s partnership as the official mobility sponsor is echoing the philosophy of precision, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The Denza Z9GT is being showcased as a modern interpretation of refinement, perfectly aligned with the Gala’s celebration of time and design.
Dan Vardie, founder of TEMPORIS, is summarizing the spirit of the evening: “From start-ups to legendary maisons, from new talents to seasoned collectors, this Gala is celebrating diversity, creativity, and passion for watchmaking worldwide.” With the presence of Serdar OAL and Horobox alongside the global elite of watchmaking, the 2025 edition is proving that horology is not only an international language but also a cultural bridge, uniting enthusiasts from Zurich to Istanbul and beyond.
The TEMPORIS International Awards Gala is continuing to grow as one of the most anticipated moments in the horological calendar. In 2025, Zurich is not just hosting a Gala—it is witnessing history written in barrels, jewels, escapements, and hairsprings, each watch serving as a chapter in the unending story of time.
