URWERK founders awarded the Gaïa Prize

On September 17, 2020, Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei received the Gaïa Prize for entrepreneurial spirit from Régis Huguenin, curator of the International Horological Museum and chairman of the jury. Felix Baumgartner, co-founder of the URWERK watch company, said that they are especially honoured to receive the Gaïa Prize as it is regarded as one of the most prestigious, if not the most prestigious, prize for watchmaking. The evening also saw the award for craftmanship and creativeness go to independent watchmaker, Antoine Preziuso, fellow member of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI). Denis Savoie, the historian, was also honoured for his work.