Watches for ELA Charity Auction
A selection of unique timepieces from independent watchmakers have been gathered for Christie's "Watches for ELA" auction on November 9th in Geneva, with all proceeds benefiting the European Leukodystrophies Association (ELA). The auction includes a mix of donated personal watches and newly created unique pieces, all aimed at supporting research and families affected by rare genetic diseases.
- Proceeds benefit the European Leukodystrophies Association (ELA)
- Auction held at Christie's in Geneva on November 9th
- Includes Zinedine Zidane's personal Cartier Pasha
- Features unique pieces from Atælier Haute Complication, Cédric Johner, Kollokium, and Konstantin Chaykin
The Atælier Haute Complication Dual Time Art for ELA features a proprietary hand-wound calibre based on the Peseux 7001, with a unique bridge architecture and dual time display, and has its home time aperture relocated to six o'clock on a mirror-finished brass
Cédric Johner's unique Abyss for ELA has a stainless steel case with a polished black lacquer dial, housing a vintage Tavannes cal. 586 movement that has been hand-engraved and adjusted by Johner to run within +/- 5 seconds per day.
The Kollokium Projekt 01 for ELA is a unique variant with a monochromatic colorway, a hot pink seconds hand, and a case back featuring an original illustration by Barth Nussbaumer's daughter, Ivy.
The Kollokium Projekt 01's steel case is die-cast, resulting in softly rounded edges and a matte texture, with a box-form sapphire crystal contributing to its overall height.
Konstantin Chaykin's Seneca II for ELA utilizes his signature Wristmon format, with the dial design evoking Seneca's beard around the moon phase display and the date disc incorporating Latin letters that spell out 'Non fructum beneficiorum sequi'.
François-Henri Pinault, owner of Christie's, is a board member and supporter of ELA, the charity benefiting from the auction.