Friday, March 21, 2014

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN AND ANTIQUORUM TO AUCTION UNIQUE WATCH---ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD---TO BENEFIT TRIBECA FILM INSTITUTE. THE WATCH IS VALUED BETWEEN US$ 15,000 TO US$ 25,000

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Owning an unique watch in the world is always a dream and now that can come true as all you need is money...around RM 50,000 to RM 83,000 which will not break the bank since it is not a pasar malam fake but an original, one of a kind IWC watch! 


IWC Schaffhausen & Antiquorum to Auction Unique Piece to Benefit a Rising Filmmaker of Tribeca Film Institute®
Pilot’s Watch Spitfire Chronograph Edition “Tribeca Film Festival 2014” Unique Piece


Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen reprises its role as the Official ‘Festival-Time’ Partner of the Tribeca Film Festival® in New York City for the second year. Within this collaboration, IWC will again make a donation to Tribeca Film Institute®, the nonprofit affiliate of the Tribeca Film Festival, through an auction of a unique timepiece. The auction will take place on April 9, 2014, at the luxury timepiece auction house Antiquorum, with the entire proceeds supporting Tribeca Film Institute.


“I am thrilled to continue the partnership with Tribeca Film Festival, and to help cultivate the bright young talent of the film industry with IWC’s contribution to Tribeca Film Institute,” says Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen. “This is a cause that is closely aligned with IWC’s long-standing tradition of supporting the art of cinema, by aiding the next generation of filmmakers in pursuing their craft to the fullest potential. Storytelling is an important element deeply embedded in everything that we do, as is excellence in technical achievement, both of which are also vital to great filmmaking.”

“Tribeca Film Institute is pleased to once again be working with IWC Schaffhausen to champion the work of a leading storyteller through the auction of this timepiece,” says Beth Janson, Executive Director of Tribeca Film Institute. “With IWC’s help, TFI continues to support a diverse and dynamic group of filmmakers achieve their creative potential and reach audiences around the world.”

A One of One Timepiece, a Once in a Lifetime Experience

This year, IWC Schaffhausen will offer a unique edition of the Pilot’s Watch Spitfire Chronograph Edition “Tribeca Film Festival 2014” (Ref. IW387811). This reimagined version of a modern classic is equipped with the IWC-manufactured 89365 calibre, a self-winding mechanical movement water-resistant to 6 bar and featuring a 68-hour power reserve. Encased in gleaming 18-carat gold, the piece is elevated to red carpet worthy status. Like last year’s edition, the modern slate-colored dial is again punctuated by two luxurious Bordeaux subdials, evoking images of the legendary red carpet of Hollywood’s golden age juxtaposed vividly with the dramatic grandeur of the steely city of New York, which the Tribeca Film Festival calls home.

The unique timepiece will be a part of an exceptional package which includes exclusive VIP access to the Tribeca Film Festival, an invitation to the “For the Love of Cinema” private dinner hosted by IWC Schaffhausen, as well as luxury hotel accommodation in New York City. “Antiquorum is thrilled to offer this exceptional and unique IWC timepiece in our April 9 auction in New York,” says Evan Zimmermann, President & CEO, Antiquorum Auctioneers. “This represents a rare opportunity for watch aficionados around the world to not only acquire an extraordinary timepiece but also to experience the magical world of film first hand at the world-renowned Tribeca Film Festival.”

The package will be made available for auction on April 9, 2014, through Antiquorum Auctioneers in New York. Interested buyers may bid at the live auction at their Madison Avenue showroom, online at www.antiquorum.com, or via telephone (Lot 268, approximately 3:30PM).


A New Tradition in Film
One hundred percent of proceeds generated from the auction will be directed toward Tribeca Film Institute and the IWC Filmmaker Award, a grant designated to support the next generation of filmmakers. The recipient of last year’s award was Jeff Malmberg, with his documentary “Teatro”. “Being selected as the winner of the IWC Filmmaker Award last year was truly an honor,” says Malmberg. “To receive such support through the grant allowed me to continue to work my project completely focused without the worry of traditional film funding.” He will share progress on “Teatro” at the “For the Love of Cinema private dinner.

IWC Schaffhausen
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The com­pany has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design. As an ecologically and socially responsible company, IWC is committed to sustainable production, supports institutions around the globe in their work with children and young people, and maintains partnerships with organizations dedicated to climate and environmental protection.

Antiquorum
Established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction world through its focused expertise in horology and by cultivating a thriving collector’s market for timepieces worldwide. The world’s premier auctioneer of fine modern and vintage timepieces has set world records for auction sales and holds approximately ten auctions a year in Geneva, New York, Hong Kong, with previews held in major cities worldwide. Antiquorum maintains offices in Beijing, Dubai, London, Milan, Munich, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo.

For information on how to register for the exclusive auction please visit www.Antiquorum.com

Tribeca Film Institute
Tribeca Film Institute champions storytellers to be catalysts for change in their communities and around the world. Through grants and professional development programs, TFI supports a diverse, exceptional group of filmmakers and media artists, providing them resources needed to fully realize their stories and connect with audiences. The Institute’s educational programming leverages an extensive film community network to help underserved New York City students learn filmmaking and gain the media skills necessary to be productive citizens and creative individuals in the 21st century. Featuring hands-on training and exposure to socially relevant films, the Institute administers programs to more than 30,000 students annually. TFI was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in the wake of September 11, 2001 and is a 501(c)(3) year-round nonprofit arts organization.

Pilot’s Watch Spitfire Chronograph
Edition “TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2014”
Unique Piece

Ref. IW387811


Features
Mechanical chronograph movement – Self-winding – Date display – Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds – Flyback function – Small hacking seconds – Screw-in crown – Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure – Special case back bearing the logo of the Tribeca Film Festival with the engraving “Unique Piece” – Available exclusively at Auction from Antiquorum on April 9, 2014

Movement

IWC in-house caliber 89365
Frequency 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz
Jewels 35
Power reserve 68 h
Winding automatic

Watch
Materials case in 18-carat red gold, slate-colored dial, black alligator leather strap, folding clasp in 18-carat red gold
Glass sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant     6 bar
Diameter 43 mm
Case height 15.5 mm

1 comment:

  1. Amazing Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen reprises its role as the Official ‘Festival-Time’ Partner of the Tribeca Film Festival® in New York City for the second year....

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