Young watchmakers: Honouring the best at Inhorgenta!

Young watchmakers: Honouring the best at Inhorgenta!

During the 51st INHORGENTA, talented young watchmakers were honored for their outstanding achievements. The German Watchmakers' Association presented the awards to the top three winners of the German Watchmaking Championships in a celebratory setting on the Watch Talks stage in Clock Hall A1.

In recognition of their outstanding craftsmanship, each of the trainees received a high-quality mechanical watch donated by the renowned watch brands Tudor, Tutima Glashütte, and Frederique Constant. They were also invited to the exclusive INHORGENTA Award Gala along with their trainers.

The winning watches also enjoy five years of full insurance coverage from ZV's premium partner, Wertgarantie. Furthermore, the honorees and their trainers were invited to the Inhorgenta Awards gala with the support of Messe München.

"Recognizing their achievements sends an important message," said ZV President Albert Fischer (pictured below). "By honoring the young journeymen and their trainers, we are also celebrating the next generation of watchmakers and vocational training in our beautiful craft in general."

Justin Hennecke (Rolex Germany, Cologne) secured first place, followed by runner-up Moritz Eger (Farmsen Vocational School, Hamburg) and third-place finisher Jan Schöpfer (Sinn Spezialuhren, Frankfurt am Main). They accepted the award from ZV President Albert Fischer. (The award was accepted on behalf of Jan Schöpper, who was away on vacation, by his instructor Jessica Schmitt.)

In addition to financial incentives for apprentices, increased measures are intended to help attract young talent. This year, the initiative is once again supported by renowned industry partners who aim to secure the future of the watchmaking trade with targeted programs and campaigns.

The brand-new watchmaker’s mobile caused a lot of excitement and enthusiasm at INHORGENTA.