The iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City will play host to the Horological Society of New York’s (HSNY) annual charity auction during its 159th celebrations on Saturday 22 March.
The auction – a cornerstone event for HSNY – plays a critical role in funding watchmaking education, with 100% of proceeds benefiting scholarships and educational initiatives for aspiring craftsmen.
The 2025 auction will be hosted by Christie’s, one of the world’s leading auction houses, with no reserve prices or buyer’s premiums, ensuring all bids go directly to supporting HSNY’s cause.
The auction lineup includes once-in-a-lifetime experiences alongside timepieces donated by renowned brands and individuals.
Highlights include a private Reverso Discovery Workshop at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Madison Avenue flagship (Lot 2, $700-$1,400 estimate), New York Knicks tickets with world-leading vintage watch expert Eric Wind (Lot 3, $1,000-$2,000 estimate), and an Oris ProPilot Altimeter watch paired with four premium New York Yankees tickets (Lot 4, $4,000-$8,000 estimate).
Collectors will be particularly drawn to the Brooklands Watch Company Triple-Four Racing Chronograph (Lot 5, $5,000-$10,000 estimate) and the Heure Zoulou Air-Sports Watch by The Lyrique Group, featuring an Agenhor AGH-6850 movement and retrograde Zulu hour hand (Lot 6, $15,000-$35,000 estimate).
Other exclusive experiences include a private dinner with watch industry legend Jean-Claude Biver (Lot 7, $10,000-$15,000 estimate) and an Omakase dining experience with Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, donated by Grand Seiko (Lot 8, $5,000-$10,000 estimate).
With coveted items like an F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain Wall Clock (Lot 9, $15,000-$25,000 estimate) and a gilded, cabochon-set lifetime HSNY membership card (Lot 10, $15,000-$30,000 estimate), this year’s auction promises to captivate both watch enthusiasts and philanthropists alike.
For full auction details or to place absentee bids, visit hs-ny.org.