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TimeForArt started in 2022 as the first-ever benefit watch auction to support contemporary art, initiated by New York non-profit Swiss Institute. The second edition of the auction is to be held as part of The Phillips New York Watch Auction: XI at Phillips in December.

UPDATE – 8 December: The New York Watch Auction: XI, hosted by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, realized $30.3 million, selling 100% by lot and 100% by value. As part of the sale, the TimeForArt auction was held on 7 December. This year, 25 exceptional timepieces from the world’s foremost watchmakers raised $1.2 million for Swiss Institute. Leading the group was the Chanel BOY•FRIEND, which achieved more than three times its estimate at $222,250. The first Biver Automatique in stainless steel realized $165,100 against an estimate of $60,000-120,000 while Dennison Watch’s Infinite Blue soared to $5,080 amid tremendous demand, against an estimate of $400-600. Here you can find the detailed results.

The inaugural edition of TimeForArt gathered 17 exceptional timepieces from the world’s foremost watchmakers. 100% of the proceeds from the watch auction directly support artists through Swiss Institute’s innovative exhibitions, public programs and educational workshops.

See more about the 2022 edition here.

This year, TimeForArt brings together 26 watch brands, ranging from cutting-edge independent watchmakers to acclaimed luxury watch brands, with the theme of artists for artists. The one-of-a-kind timepieces curated for TimeForArt express the most artistic elements of contemporary watchmaking, shining a light on the creative core of today’s horology. The participating brands include: Anoma, Armin Strom, Baltic, Biver, Breitling, Bulgari, Chanel, Chopard, Czapek & Cie., Dennison, ECAL x Reuge, Fleming, Furlan Marri, Hodinkee x Carl F Bucherer, HYT, Konstantin Chaykin, Louis Erard, Massena LAB, Maurice Lacroix, Perrelet, RESERVOIR, Ressence, Speake-Marin, Toledano and Chan, Unimatic, Zenith.

In this fall, highlights from the collection will be showcased globally at a series of preview events held in partnership with Phillips. The lots will be sold consecutively during a dedicated chapter as part of the upcoming New York watch auction at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo (The New York Watch Auction: XI, 7 – 8 December 2024). All lots in the TimeForArt sale are offered without reserve and 100% of the proceeds will benefit Swiss Institute, including Phillips’ buyer’s premium.