2024 Lifetime Membership Card Created By Voutilainen SA
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), America’s oldest watchmaking guild, founded in 1866, unveils today an extraordinary lineup of auction items in support of its ongoing mission. As part of HSNY’s commitment to advancing the art and science of horology, the Society is hosting a live auction in collaboration with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo.
Scheduled to take place at HSNY’s sold-out Gala & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2024, the auction promises an array of one-of-a-kind experiences and coveted watches generously donated by sponsors and supporters of HSNY. Highlights include unique New York experiences and HSNY’s exclusive Lifetime Membership Card, a solid 18K yellow gold card hand-engraved and guillochéd by Voutilainen SA which grants the owner lifetime membership privileges at HSNY.
This year’s auction items are:
LOT 1 | Endeavour Wall Clock and Dinner Experience with Edouard and Bertrand Meylan, Donated by H. Moser & Cie. (Estimate: $2,500 to $5,000)
LOT 2 | An Oris X Bracenet Aquis Watch with Unique Engraving and Four Premium New York Yankees Tickets, Donated by Oris (Estimate: $4,000 to $8,000)
LOT 3 | Omakase Experience with Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, Donated by Grand Seiko (Estimate $5,000 to $10,000)
LOT 4 | Custom Safari Jacket, Donated by The Armoury (Estimate: $800 to $1,600)
LOT 5 | Reverso Discovery Workshop, Donated by Jaeger-LeCoultre (Estimate: $700 to $1,400)
LOT 6 | Watchmaking Experience, Donated by Ulysse Nardin & Wempe (Estimate: $1,500 to $3,000)
LOT 7 | Étude N°2 Guilloché Number 00 Watch with Light Rose Dial, Donated by The Lyrique Group (Estimate $20,000 to $40,000)
LOT 8 | 18 Karat Gold, Hand-Engraved, HSNY 2024 Lifetime Membership Card, Donated by Voutilainen SA (Estimate: $15,000 to $30,000)
All lots are offered with no reserve and no buyer’s premium, and 100% of proceeds from the sale of the items will go towards HSNY’s ongoing educational initiatives, including providing watchmaking students and schools with financial aid.
Absentee bids may be submitted in advance of the auction via email to info@hs-ny.org, and will be accepted until 5PM EDT, Friday April 5, 2024. Please note that all absentee bids submitted are final and may not be canceled once confirmed. By submitting a bid, you accept personal liability to pay the total purchase price including all applicable charges and taxes.
Visit the 2024 Charity Auction page for full lot details and images. Happy bidding!
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ABOUT THE HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City and around the world. http://hs-ny.org
ABOUT PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is the watch department at Phillips auction house, dedicated exclusively to the world's finest collectors' watches. Launched in November 2014 by Aurel Bacs and his partner, Livia Russo, the department was established in response to the ever-increasing need for today's collectors to easily access scholarship, guidance and quality across the board. Based in New York, Geneva, London, Hong Kong and Japan, the team of specialists at Phillips Watches is dedicated to an uncompromised approach to quality, transparency, and client service. Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo holds the world record for the most successful watch auction, with its Geneva Watch Auction: XIV having realized $74.5 million in 2021. 2023 marked the second most successful year for Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo with an annual total of $215.8 million. www.phillips.com/watches