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Live Now, Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation Partners with Christie's for Rare Auction until December 13th

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The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation has unveiled a unique watch auction in partnership with Christie’s Auction House in New York City as part of the "Watches Online: The New York Edit" sale. The auction, live now until Friday, December 13, will benefit the foundation's mission of providing educational scholarships worldwide, and includes an array of rare and classic watches from renowned and boutique brands. Sales of the Lots 339-376 as part of the auction will benefit the foundation, with these including models from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Oris, and independent brands like Vortic, Fears, Studio Underd0g, Formex, and Accutron.

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A Mathey-Tissot, previously owned by Elvis Presley. © PR

Many of the watches are one-of-a-kind, with compelling stories or designs curated specifically for this charity auction. Highlights include pieces with extraordinary provenance, such as watches once owned by Elvis Presley and Kenny Rogers, as well as models featured in the Jack Ryan television series, worn by actors John Krasinski and Michael Kelly.

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A TAG-Heuer, previously owned by Kenny Rogers. © PR

The auction is led by vintage watch expert Eric Wind of Wind Vintage and invites both seasoned collectors and newcomers to explore the art of horology while supporting a meaningful cause.

For more details about the Brian LaViolette Foundation and the watch auction, visit laviolettefoundation.org.

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