Chopard’s Karl-Friedrich Scheufele receives GQ Lifetime Achievement Award

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of the Chopard Group and President of la Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, was given the special honour of the ‘GQ Lifetime Achievement Award’ to commemorate his outstanding contribution to the watch industry. Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is known for his love of chronometry and fascination for the history of watchmaking. During his tenure as Co-President, he has transformed the company’s men’s watchmaking operation into one of the most respected manufacturers in Switzerland.  Presented at a cocktail event in conjunction with Baselworld 2016, the gathering held at the Neo-gothic Elisabethenkirche in Basel welcomed over 400 guests to celebrate the opening of the biggest industry event in the watches and jewellery calendar.