In 2025 Anton Suhanov won the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the watch industry’s Oscars, in the Horological Revelation category.
The prize went to the St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon, a tourbillon clock in an Easter egg that carries on the Fabergé tradition.
The path to winning the watchmaking “Oscar” for Anton Suhanov was accompanied by a search for a unique wristwatch design style. At the beginning of his creative journey, the brand he founded was associated with clocks conceived as kinetic tabletop art objects, but in 2020 the independent master set himself the goal of achieving the same spectacular effect in the compact space of a wristwatch case.
The Racer Jumping Hour GMT, the first model in Anton Suhanov’s wristwatch collection introduced in 2021, reflects a passion for vintage cars. Its double retrograde time display, with hour and minute hands, turns the dial into a miniature image of a retro car dashboard, where the smooth flow of time is accompanied by the coordinated action of a complex display module that instantly switches the hour indicators of local time and GMT.
Suhanov’s next fundamentally new development was the Chronotope model, inspired by Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of the chronotope and presented in 2024. This watch not only attracted the attention of collectors but was also nominated for the Geneva Grand Prix, making the shortlist of the best watches of the year. The peripheral rotor for automatic winding, the unique day-of-the-week indicator mechanism open on the dial side, and Suhanov’s new “tweezer” hands tipped with technical ruby jewels serve not only a practical function but also create visual harmony.
In 2026, Anton Suhanov revealed a new facet of poetic timekeeping technology, combining the precise oscillations of the balance wheel with exquisite kinetic light effects. To achieve this, he adapted the idea of the “flaming balance,” originally invented for the Pharos clock with a three-axis tourbillon, for the Flamingo wristwatch. To make the look as impressive as possible, he made the “flaming balance” one of the largest among modern wristwatches and installed it on the dial side.
The Racer Jumping Hour GMT, the first model in Anton Suhanov’s wristwatch collection introduced in 2021, reflects a passion for vintage cars. Its double retrograde time display, with hour and minute hands, turns the dial into a miniature image of a retro car dashboard, where the smooth flow of time is accompanied by the coordinated action of a complex display module that instantly switches the hour indicators of local time and GMT.
Suhanov’s next fundamentally new development was the Chronotope model, inspired by Russian philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of the chronotope and presented in 2024. This watch not only attracted the attention of collectors but was also nominated for the Geneva Grand Prix, making the shortlist of the best watches of the year. The peripheral rotor for automatic winding, the unique day-of-the-week indicator mechanism open on the dial side, and Suhanov’s new “tweezer” hands tipped with technical ruby jewels serve not only a practical function but also create visual harmony.
In 2026, Anton Suhanov revealed a new facet of poetic timekeeping technology, combining the precise oscillations of the balance wheel with exquisite kinetic light effects. To achieve this, he adapted the idea of the “flaming balance,” originally invented for the Pharos clock with a three-axis tourbillon, for the Flamingo wristwatch. To make the look as impressive as possible, he made the “flaming balance” one of the largest among modern wristwatches and installed it on the dial side.
Before unveiling his vision of mechanical wristwatches, Anton Suhanov focused on complex interior clocks. After founding his brand in 2016, he immediately established himself as a creator of clocks conceived as extraordinary kinetic art objects.
His foundational project was the Black Clock, for which he designed an impressively large tourbillon with three rotation axes — the first of its kind in the history of Russian watchmaking. This clock earned him the 2016 Young Talent Competition, organized by the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI) with the support of François-Paul Journe, founder of the F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit brand.
For the Pharos clock (2019), his second three-axis tourbillon, Anton Suhanov invented a “flaming balance” with luminescent inserts, a hypnotic feature that draws the eye to the clock and its tourbillon. To further enhance the effect, the watchmaker placed the tourbillon in the upper part of the lighthouse-shaped case, beneath a transparent glass dome that offers a view of the complex precision mechanism from nearly any angle.
In the Lotus clock (2020), he placed even greater emphasis on kinetic art by creating a mechanical flower that closes its petals at night and blooms with the first rays of the sun, as if protecting the delicate three-axis tourbillon mechanism nestled within. The watchmaker incorporated his signature “flaming balance,” which makes the tourbillon particularly striking in the dark, as the balance is engaged in a complex dynamic that combines its regular oscillations with the tourbillon’s rotation. Together, these dynamics create a stunning luminous pattern.
The final chord in this series of extraordinary kinetic art objects is the St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon clock, in which he combined the precision-engineered central tourbillon with the decorative legacy of Fabergé, the great jeweler who worked in St. Petersburg, and a playful “tumbler” concept that ensures the clock always returns to an upright position after being tilted.
His foundational project was the Black Clock, for which he designed an impressively large tourbillon with three rotation axes — the first of its kind in the history of Russian watchmaking. This clock earned him the 2016 Young Talent Competition, organized by the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI) with the support of François-Paul Journe, founder of the F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit brand.
For the Pharos clock (2019), his second three-axis tourbillon, Anton Suhanov invented a “flaming balance” with luminescent inserts, a hypnotic feature that draws the eye to the clock and its tourbillon. To further enhance the effect, the watchmaker placed the tourbillon in the upper part of the lighthouse-shaped case, beneath a transparent glass dome that offers a view of the complex precision mechanism from nearly any angle.
In the Lotus clock (2020), he placed even greater emphasis on kinetic art by creating a mechanical flower that closes its petals at night and blooms with the first rays of the sun, as if protecting the delicate three-axis tourbillon mechanism nestled within. The watchmaker incorporated his signature “flaming balance,” which makes the tourbillon particularly striking in the dark, as the balance is engaged in a complex dynamic that combines its regular oscillations with the tourbillon’s rotation. Together, these dynamics create a stunning luminous pattern.
The final chord in this series of extraordinary kinetic art objects is the St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon clock, in which he combined the precision-engineered central tourbillon with the decorative legacy of Fabergé, the great jeweler who worked in St. Petersburg, and a playful “tumbler” concept that ensures the clock always returns to an upright position after being tilted.
Foundation of the Anton Suhanov manufacture and its first desk clock, the Black Clock with a three-axis tourbillon. Winner of the AHCI Young Talent Competition.
The official commercial launch of the manufacture and the presentation of the Pharos clock — Anton Suhanov’s second three-axis tourbillon, which for the first time featured his uniquely signature “flaming balance” system.
The creation of the Lotus clock, which features a unique kinetic complication — a flower that opens and closes its mechanical petals as if protecting a central three-axis tourbillon nestled within.
The brand enters the wristwatch market with its debut model, the Racer Jumping Hour GMT, which features a retrograde jumping hour complication, retrograde minutes, a second time zone display, and an original dial design inspired by a vintage car dashboard.
Anton Suhanov is officially recognized as a candidate for membership in the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI). The Racer watch has won the prestigious professional title of “Best Russian Watch.”
Expanding its line of wristwatches, Anton Suhanov introduced the avant-garde Racer Retro sports watch. For the second year in a row, the brand confirmed its leadership, winning the top prize in the “Best Russian Watch” competition.
Premiere of the Chronotope wristwatch with peripheral automatic winding and a retrograde day indicator. Shortlisted for the GPHG in the Calendar and Astronomy category.
Anton Suhanov becomes a full member of the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI). The St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon wins the Horological Revelation Prize at the GPHG.
Premiere of the Flamingo wristwatch with Anton Suhanov’s first in-house calibre: hand-wound, twin barrels, an 84‑hour power reserve. The world’s first wristwatch with a luminescent balance wheel, open to view on the dial side.
The success of Anton Suhanov’s manufacture is undeniable. He has a solid engineering background and ten years of experience working side by side with another outstanding independent watchmaker, Konstantin Chaykin. Having risen from technical designer to production manager, Suhanov learned how to bring the boldest ideas to life, combining a rigorous engineering approach with an uncompromising commitment to both quality and perfect finishing in every component.
Anton Suhanov’s timepieces and distinctive designs have been recognized by the international professional community: in 2022, he achieved candidate status, and since 2025, he has been a full member of the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI).
Today, Anton Suhanov’s manufacture is an independent laboratory of time. He isn’t chasing mass production here. Every timepiece passes through his hands, whether it’s the St. Petersburg Easter Egg Tourbillon clock, conceived as an art object that won the Horological Revelation Prize at GPHG, or the Racer, Chronotope, and Flamingo wristwatches. Anton Suhanov’s manufacture is a story of technical audacity, sharp intelligence, and the traditions of Russian watchmaking.
