For TimeForArt, one of the world’s greatest enameller artist, Anita Porchet, and master watchmaker Romain Gauthier have reunited their expertise to create an exceptional, unique timepiece: a C by Romain Gauthier Platinum Edition, featuring an 18k white gold movement and sublimated by a miniature painting Grand Feu enamel dial signed by Anita Porchet.
TimeForArt
TimeForArt is a curated benefit auction of exceptional timepieces from the world’s greatest watchmakers, with 100% of the proceeds directly enabling today’s most visionary artists, through Swiss Institute’s exhibitions, public programs, education and community engagement workshops – all free of charge.
TimeForArt will be introduced as its own dedicated chapter of the Phillips New York Watch Auction in December 2022.
A powerful relationship between nature and humanity
Given full carte-blanche for the very first time, Anita Porchet drew inspiration from Century botanical illustrations and the spiritual reverence found in Chinese ink wash paintings.
Raw, spontaneous, rich with contrasting light and dark tones contrasted with the bright red lines of the small-seconds dial, the piece is a reflection on the powerful relationship between nature and humanity.
18k white gold movement
Featuring an 18k white gold movement carefully hand-finished by the Manufacture's artisans, this timepiece is a harmonious blend of the brand’s legacy and future, a modern and casual approach contrasted by precious materials and refined craftsmanship. It is an exceptionally unique piece of C by Romain Gauthier Platinum Edition that perfectly reflects Gauthier’s vision: The Evolution of Tradition.
Two art lovers united by the same values
Anita and Romain are two passionate people who create and realize their works of art with no compromise approach, with an eye for detail and beauty. They are two craftsmen who advocate the values of the handmade and who do not give importance to time.
C by Romain Gauthier x Anita Porchet
Ref. MON00552
- Hours, minutes, small seconds
- 41 mm x 10.5 mm case in platinum
- 49.5 mm lugs to lugs
- Miniature painting on Grand Feu enamel, 18k white gold
- In-house-hand-wound 18k white gold movement
- 60-hour power reserve
- Unique piece
Auction on december 10 and 11, 2022
