TimeForArt 2026 Benefit Watch Auction: Complete Brand & Watch Guide

TimeForArt stands as the world's only benefit watch auction dedicated entirely to supporting contemporary art and artists, channeling 100% of its proceeds into the Swiss Institute’s free public exhibitions, educational programs, and artist residencies. Returning in partnership with Phillips for The New York Watch Auction XV on December 5, 2026, this year's edition brings together 26 visionary watch brands. Every piece is a unique creation or bespoke collaboration, celebrating the pinnacle of modern craftsmanship and artistic innovation.

ALTO
ALTO introduces ART01 “Bulls eye”, a mesmerizing unique piece that displays the brand’s cutting-edge independent approach. With an avant-garde dial architecture designed as a pure artistic canvas, the watch serves as a striking exploration of form and independent mechanical freedom.

Anoma 

Anoma contributes a sculptural masterpiece that translates fluid geometry into wearable art called the A2 TimeForArt 2026. The watch features an intensely creative dial and case treatment that captures the brand's bold architectural ethos and distinctive design language.

Atelier Wen 

Atelier Wen presents Ancestra 百石 (Bǎishí), a breathtaking hand-finished creation that merges traditional Chinese artisanal crafts with high-end independent watchmaking. The watch showcases rare master-artisan techniques, resulting in a deeply captivating work of wearable art.

Baltic 

Baltic debuts the Stepgraph Tantalum Prototype "Art of the earth," a unique prototype of an unreleased model crafted from tantalum. Built to age across generations, this exceptional timepiece fuses retro-inspired proportions with experimental design for the auction's philanthropic mission.

Bremont 

Bremont adapts its rugged, aviation-inspired engineering into a refined artistic context with the Terra Nova 35mm Jumping Hour Montres à Guichet Blue Night Frosted 904L Steel. This bespoke tool watch brilliantly demonstrates how high-precision mechanical reliability can merge harmoniously with custom artistic detailing.

Bvlgari 

Bvlgari contributes a magnificent high jewelry creation that marries Roman flair with cutting-edge ultra-thin horology. The Seduttori Automatic - Time for Art - Limited Edition serves as a glamorous celebration of bold aesthetic codes, style, and contemporary culture.

Chanel 

Chanel showcases the Monsieur TimeForArt 2026, featuring an in-house manufacture flying tourbillon movement beneath a dial adorned with a miniature lion-head sculpture: Gabrielle Chanel’s astrological sign and protective emblem. The watch is completed with a rich green calfskin strap and matching details that emphasize the house's uncompromising artistic vision.

Chopard 

Chopard presents the Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt 2026, a stunning one-of-a-kind expression of the brand's ethical luxury and ultra-flat mechanical artistry. The timepiece radiates a sophisticated aesthetic that aligns seamlessly with the global celebration of visual culture.

Czapek x Guillaume Dénervaud

Czapek presents the Antarctique Artists & Artisans, created in collaboration with artist Guillaume Dénervaud. Powered by the automatic SXH5 calibre with a recycled-platinum micro-rotor, the watch merges traditional haute horlogerie finishing with avant-garde laser engraving and otherworldly graphic art.

Dennison 

Drawing upon a storied historical legacy tied to the evolution of watch case manufacturing, Dennison’s auction piece, ALD Dual Time “Oblong” Unique Piece, breathes fresh creative life into its heritage. The watch offers a compelling nod to the past while embracing modern bespoke design.

Felipe Pikullik 

Independent watchmaker Felipe Pikullik presents The FPA1 TFA Skeleton with a more open and architectural interpretation of the FPA1. Its skeletonized and heat-blued dial reveals the mechanics beneath, while matching heat-blued hands create a vivid contrast with the exposed movement.

Gerald Charles x Igor Mitoraj

This powerful collaboration merges the visionary asymmetrical watch geometry of Gérald Charles with the monumental sculptural legacy of artist Igor Mitoraj. The Maestro GC39 Mitoraj functions as a wearable sculpture, translating classical artistic grandeur into a modern horological marvel.

Hermès 

Hermès approaches its auction contribution with a whimsical, poetic artistic sensibility that treats time as a canvas, the Arceau Faubourg Party. Showcasing the house's mastery of fine artisan crafts, the watch is a brilliant display of playful and imaginative design.

Jaquet Droz x Académie de Meuron 

Pairing Jaquet Droz’s mastery of mechanical art and high-concept craftsmanship with Académie de Meuron, this unique piece delivers an architectural and philosophical triumph, merging structural purity with intricate horological mechanics.

L'Epée 1839 

As Switzerland’s premier high-end clockmaker, L'Epée 1839 transforms kinetic sculpture and mechanical time into a magnificent artistic desk object with the Regatta – Unique Piece. Their contribution showcases the grandeur of mechanical art on a grand scale, blurring the lines between sculpture and timekeeping.

LEBOND

LEBOND brings a fresh, contemporary pulse to the auction with ATTRACTION x TIMEFORART, a timepiece focused on refined aesthetics and precise mechanical execution. The watch highlights modern minimalist design paired with independent watchmaking excellence.

Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini

Louis Erard continues its tradition of boundary-pushing artistic partnerships by teaming up with conceptual artist Monica Bonvicini. This thought-provoking timepiece called “Not For You” – TimeForArt Unique Edition challenges traditional design conventions, resulting in a striking and intellectually engaging work of art.

Maurice de Mauriac x Carlton Dewoody 

Zurich-based Maurice de Mauriac collaborates with artist Carlton Dewoody to craft a watch brimming with urban character, the TimeForArt Rallymaster. The piece bridges Swiss watchmaking precision with contemporary American artistic expression for a truly distinct look.

Maurice Lacroix x Ficus Interfaith 

Pairing Maurice Lacroix’s urban watchmaking expertise with the multidisciplinary art collective Ficus Interfaith. 1975 MASTER Skeleton - Pearl Buoy by Ficus Interfaith fuses industrial design with organic, material-driven contemporary art concepts into a striking unique piece.

MING x Jason Anderson 

Cult-favorite independent brand MING joins forces with artist Jason Anderson to explore light, color, and transparency through the The MING × Jason Anderson 37.JA Prototype Set. The resulting watch is a stunning visual synthesis of MING's futuristic minimalism and Anderson's atmospheric artistic vision.

Perrelet x The Dial Artist

Perrelet collaborates with The Dial Artist to create a kinetic visual explosion with the LAB PERIPHERAL. By combining Perrelet’s signature mechanical motion with avant-garde hand-painted dial artistry, the watch becomes a vibrant celebration of color and movement.

Simon Brette x Anita Porchet

Simon Brette and legendary enamel artist Anita Porchet present the Chronomètre Artisans, a unique platinum masterpiece featuring a grand feu enamel dial and transcendent hand-finishing. It represents the absolute pinnacle of independent watchmaking and miniature artistic crafts.

Toledano & Chan 

Toledano & Chan present the Oshinobi, a unique creation featuring a sandblasted Grade 5 titanium case and a special diamond-set dial that cleverly conceals its secret mechanics in plain sight, blending brutalist architecture with luxury horology.

UNIMATIC 

UNIMATIC reinterprets its minimalist, utilitarian dive watch aesthetic through an art-forward, collaborative lens with the Modello 5 Super Slim TFA26. The resulting timepiece maintains the brand's rugged, functional DNA while introducing bespoke elements crafted specifically for the TimeForArt mission.

Universal Genève x Tamara de Lempicka Estate 

Celebrating the historic revival of Universal Genève, this breathtaking collaboration pairs the brand with the estate of legendary Art Deco icon Tamara de Lempicka to create Cabriolet De Lempicka. The watch channels the roaring elegance and vibrant artistic flair of the 1920s into a contemporary collector's dream.

ZENITH 

USM ZENITH teams up with modular furniture pioneer USM for the DEFY Chronograph USM, a unique piece featuring a fully mirror-polished dial and an accompanying custom USM Haller furniture piece. The watch pairs high-frequency El Primero mechanical precision with iconic industrial design principles.

Ultimately, the TimeForArt auction represents a rare and powerful convergence where haute horlogerie steps beyond pure mechanical achievement to champion the creative heart of contemporary culture. By uniting twenty-six visionary brands, spanning vanguard independents, historic revivals, and global luxury icons, in bespoke artist collaborations and unique pieces, the initiative proves that high watchmaking and modern art speak a shared language of passion and innovation. As these one-of-a-kind masterworks head to the auction block with Phillips on December 5, 2026, every winning bid directly empowers the Swiss Institute's mission, ensuring that visionary artists, public programs, and community workshops continue to thrive free of charge.