TimeForArt is a curated benefit watch auction of exceptional timepieces from the world’s greatest watchmakers.
100% of the proceeds directly enable today’s most visionary artists, through Swiss Institute’s exhibitions, public programs, artist residencies, education & community engagement workshops – which are all offered free of charge to the public.
100% of the proceeds directly enable today’s most visionary artists, through Swiss Institute’s exhibitions, public programs, artist residencies, education & community engagement workshops – which are all offered free of charge to the public.
Following two acclaimed editions that galvanized the global watch and art communities, TimeForArt returns in partnership with Phillips as part of The New York Watch Auction XV on December 5th, 2026 at 3PM EST.
This year, with its most dynamic edition yet, TimeForArt reunites with Phillips and brings together 26 participating watch brands, spanning cutting-edge independent watchmakers and internationally acclaimed luxury brands. The one-of-a-kind timepieces curated for TimeForArt highlight the most artistic dimensions of contemporary watchmaking, foregrounding the creative heart of modern horology.
Discover the full lineup of participating brands:
ALTO
Anoma
Atelier Wen
Baltic
Bvlgari
Chanel
Chopard
Czapek x Guillaume Dénervaud
Dennison
Felipe Pikullik
Gerald Charles x Igor Mitoraj
Hermès
Jaquet Droz x Académie de Meuron
L’Epée 1839
LEBOND
Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini
Maurice de Mauriac x Carlton Dewoody
Maurice Lacroix x Ficus Interfaith
MING x Jason Anderson
Perrelet x The Dial Artist
Simon Brette x Anita Porchet
Toledano & Chan
UNIMATIC
Universal Genève x Tamara de Lempicka Estate
ZENITH | USM
Full watch details coming soon.
For TimeForArt’s First Announcement
press release click here.
This year, with its most dynamic edition yet, TimeForArt reunites with Phillips and brings together 26 participating watch brands, spanning cutting-edge independent watchmakers and internationally acclaimed luxury brands. The one-of-a-kind timepieces curated for TimeForArt highlight the most artistic dimensions of contemporary watchmaking, foregrounding the creative heart of modern horology.
Discover the full lineup of participating brands:
ALTO
Anoma
Atelier Wen
Baltic
Bvlgari
Chanel
Chopard
Czapek x Guillaume Dénervaud
Dennison
Felipe Pikullik
Gerald Charles x Igor Mitoraj
Hermès
Jaquet Droz x Académie de Meuron
L’Epée 1839
LEBOND
Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini
Maurice de Mauriac x Carlton Dewoody
Maurice Lacroix x Ficus Interfaith
MING x Jason Anderson
Perrelet x The Dial Artist
Simon Brette x Anita Porchet
Toledano & Chan
UNIMATIC
Universal Genève x Tamara de Lempicka Estate
ZENITH | USM
Full watch details coming soon.
For TimeForArt’s First Announcement
press release click here.
Image: Christian Marclay, The Clock, 2012. Photo by Thomas Griesel. Courtesy of MoMA.
While deeply intertwined, the worlds of art and horology rarely come together in meaningful collaborations. TimeForArt seeks to change that by launching the first-ever benefit watch auction to support contemporary art and artists.
With the theme of artists for artists, all featured watches are either unique collaborations with world-renowned artisans, interventions by leading contemporary artists, or bespoke examples of innovative craftsmanship.
With the theme of artists for artists, all featured watches are either unique collaborations with world-renowned artisans, interventions by leading contemporary artists, or bespoke examples of innovative craftsmanship.
Image: Felix Gonzales-Torres, Untitled (Perfect Lovers), 1991