Watch and Jewelry Auction to Benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
New York, NY, October 20, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is thrilled to announce that they will be hosting an upcoming watch and jewelry auction to be held on October 20th by Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer. This first of a planned annual event will offer watch enthusiasts the unique opportunity to bid on magnificent timepieces while supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in their movement towards a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Mission: MS Auction will take place on October 20th at Antiquorum in New York City at 7 pm with a preview prior to the sale from 5 pm – 7pm .
The auction is open to the public and will take place on October 20th at Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer, located at Madison Avenue in New York City. Registration for bidding and online auction catalogue is now available on Antiquorum’s website, www.antiquorum.com. Antiquorum will be conducting the charity auction as well as donating their auction space for the Mission: MS event that evening. Starting at 5:00 PM Antiquorum will open its auction house doors to bidders to come in to view these magnificent timepieces. The live auction will begin at 7:00 PM with real-time bidding on the Antiquorum website for those who are not able to travel to New York for the auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to support cutting-edge research conducted by the National MS Society as well as fund critical programs.
Valued at more than $500,000, over 40 watches brands have donated extraordinary timepieces to the auction to support Mission:MS including Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Franck Muller, Chopard, Breitling, Roger Dubuis, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Zenith, Richard Mille, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, A. Lange & Sohne, Ulysse Nardin and Baume & Mercier.
“Antiquorum is extremely honored to conduct this unique charity auction benefiting The National Multiple Sclerosis Society,” says Evan Zimmermann, President & CEO, Antiquorum. “This is an exceptional opportunity for people around the globe to acquire extraordinary timepieces from the world’s leading watch brands and simultaneously help to spread awareness and eliminate this debilitating disease. We are pleased to continue our efforts to contribute to charities and worthy causes worldwide.”
Auction Highlights Include:
Lot 5
Hublot Piece Unique Big Bang Aero
Ceramic and Pink Gold designed by Hublot North America Sales Director Michael Margolis
Lot 43
Richard Mille RM016
Large rectangular 18k rose gold self-winding wristwatch with variable geometry rotor
Lot 42
Zenith El Primero Striking 10th, No. 1/500 - Limited Edition Jean-Louis Etienne
Stainless steel 1/10th second chronograph launched in 2010
Lot 32
HD3 Titanium and White Gold 'Three Minds' made in a Limited Edition of 333 pieces
The National MS Society‘s mission is to create a world free of MS, a chronic disease of the central nervous system characterized by changes in sensation, visual problems, weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination, balance and speech, impaired mobility and disability. This year’s event will impact and benefit all those living with multiple sclerosis. “We are so grateful to Mr. Duffell, MissionMS and Antiquorum for their enthusiasm, dedication and support for this event and our movement toward a world free of MS,” says Gina Murdoch, VP of Development for the National MS Society. “Funds raised through this auction will be used to support cutting-edge research conducted by the National MS Society as well as fund critical programs.”
“The outpouring of generosity from all of the brands participating is overwhelming,” says Philip Duffell, Founder of Mission: MS. With the incredible support I have received from Antiquorum and the National MS Society, I know the auction will be a great success and it will help to make a difference to those battling MS.”
For more information on how to participate in this unique charity auction, please contact Michelle Halpern at 212-750-1103 or email mhalpern@antiquorum.com
About Antiquorum
Established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum, the world’s leading watch auctioneer, has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction world by cultivating a thriving collector’s market for timepieces worldwide. An impressive 51 of the 85 watches sold publicly by major auction houses for over SFr. 1,000,000 were sold by Antiquorum. In 2002, Antiquorum set the all-time world record for a wristwatch at auction, selling a unique 1939 platinum Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 1415 for US$ 4,026,524 (SFr. 6,603,500) - more than double the previous world record. Another record price for a modern watch was achieved in 2004, the unique white gold Calibre 89, also by Patek Philippe, was sold for SFr. 6,603,500 (US$ 5,002,652). Among the world records in 2005, the “Tour de l’Ile,” at US$ 1,564,000 (SFr. 1,876,250), set a world record for a contemporary wristwatch and the “King Fouad I,” at US$ 2,755,000 (SFr. 3,306,250) achieved the highest price ever paid for a Vacheron Constantin. Another record was achieved in 2009, when Gandhi’s pocket watch, sandals, glasses, bowl and thali, sold for an astounding $2,096,000. In addition, in December 2009, a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 sold for a world record price of $1,200,000. Antiquorum holds approximately ten auctions a year, in Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong, with previews held in major cities worldwide. In addition to its auction centers in Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong, Antiquorum maintains offices and agents in Paris, Milan, London, Munich, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Moscow.
About MISSION: MS
Mr. Phillip Duffell, who developed this event, is a 25 year veteran of the jewelry industry and manages an exclusive watch and jewelry store in midtown Manhattan. Philip was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007 and saw this event as a way to raise money and awareness for others affected by MS. He has created the MISSIONMS.org website and event to educate the public about multiple sclerosis.
About National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at www.nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-(344-4867). For more information, please call Gina Murdoch (732) 660-1005 x44316 or via e-mail at gina.murdoch@nmss.org.
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The Mission: MS Auction will take place on October 20th at Antiquorum in New York City at 7 pm with a preview prior to the sale from 5 pm – 7pm .
The auction is open to the public and will take place on October 20th at Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer, located at Madison Avenue in New York City. Registration for bidding and online auction catalogue is now available on Antiquorum’s website, www.antiquorum.com. Antiquorum will be conducting the charity auction as well as donating their auction space for the Mission: MS event that evening. Starting at 5:00 PM Antiquorum will open its auction house doors to bidders to come in to view these magnificent timepieces. The live auction will begin at 7:00 PM with real-time bidding on the Antiquorum website for those who are not able to travel to New York for the auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to support cutting-edge research conducted by the National MS Society as well as fund critical programs.
Valued at more than $500,000, over 40 watches brands have donated extraordinary timepieces to the auction to support Mission:MS including Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Franck Muller, Chopard, Breitling, Roger Dubuis, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Zenith, Richard Mille, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, A. Lange & Sohne, Ulysse Nardin and Baume & Mercier.
“Antiquorum is extremely honored to conduct this unique charity auction benefiting The National Multiple Sclerosis Society,” says Evan Zimmermann, President & CEO, Antiquorum. “This is an exceptional opportunity for people around the globe to acquire extraordinary timepieces from the world’s leading watch brands and simultaneously help to spread awareness and eliminate this debilitating disease. We are pleased to continue our efforts to contribute to charities and worthy causes worldwide.”
Auction Highlights Include:
Lot 5
Hublot Piece Unique Big Bang Aero
Ceramic and Pink Gold designed by Hublot North America Sales Director Michael Margolis
Lot 43
Richard Mille RM016
Large rectangular 18k rose gold self-winding wristwatch with variable geometry rotor
Lot 42
Zenith El Primero Striking 10th, No. 1/500 - Limited Edition Jean-Louis Etienne
Stainless steel 1/10th second chronograph launched in 2010
Lot 32
HD3 Titanium and White Gold 'Three Minds' made in a Limited Edition of 333 pieces
The National MS Society‘s mission is to create a world free of MS, a chronic disease of the central nervous system characterized by changes in sensation, visual problems, weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination, balance and speech, impaired mobility and disability. This year’s event will impact and benefit all those living with multiple sclerosis. “We are so grateful to Mr. Duffell, MissionMS and Antiquorum for their enthusiasm, dedication and support for this event and our movement toward a world free of MS,” says Gina Murdoch, VP of Development for the National MS Society. “Funds raised through this auction will be used to support cutting-edge research conducted by the National MS Society as well as fund critical programs.”
“The outpouring of generosity from all of the brands participating is overwhelming,” says Philip Duffell, Founder of Mission: MS. With the incredible support I have received from Antiquorum and the National MS Society, I know the auction will be a great success and it will help to make a difference to those battling MS.”
For more information on how to participate in this unique charity auction, please contact Michelle Halpern at 212-750-1103 or email mhalpern@antiquorum.com
About Antiquorum
Established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum, the world’s leading watch auctioneer, has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction world by cultivating a thriving collector’s market for timepieces worldwide. An impressive 51 of the 85 watches sold publicly by major auction houses for over SFr. 1,000,000 were sold by Antiquorum. In 2002, Antiquorum set the all-time world record for a wristwatch at auction, selling a unique 1939 platinum Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 1415 for US$ 4,026,524 (SFr. 6,603,500) - more than double the previous world record. Another record price for a modern watch was achieved in 2004, the unique white gold Calibre 89, also by Patek Philippe, was sold for SFr. 6,603,500 (US$ 5,002,652). Among the world records in 2005, the “Tour de l’Ile,” at US$ 1,564,000 (SFr. 1,876,250), set a world record for a contemporary wristwatch and the “King Fouad I,” at US$ 2,755,000 (SFr. 3,306,250) achieved the highest price ever paid for a Vacheron Constantin. Another record was achieved in 2009, when Gandhi’s pocket watch, sandals, glasses, bowl and thali, sold for an astounding $2,096,000. In addition, in December 2009, a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 sold for a world record price of $1,200,000. Antiquorum holds approximately ten auctions a year, in Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong, with previews held in major cities worldwide. In addition to its auction centers in Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong, Antiquorum maintains offices and agents in Paris, Milan, London, Munich, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Moscow.
About MISSION: MS
Mr. Phillip Duffell, who developed this event, is a 25 year veteran of the jewelry industry and manages an exclusive watch and jewelry store in midtown Manhattan. Philip was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007 and saw this event as a way to raise money and awareness for others affected by MS. He has created the MISSIONMS.org website and event to educate the public about multiple sclerosis.
About National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at www.nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-(344-4867). For more information, please call Gina Murdoch (732) 660-1005 x44316 or via e-mail at gina.murdoch@nmss.org.
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