Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour couple handed over their unique works to Christie’s HK for auction, as a wholehearted support for their beloved “Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour” foundation.
This artwork is called “Simplicity” and is a masterpiece by Philippe Dufour. It is made of top-quality platinum, with a perfect diameter of 38mm. The dial showcases its ultimate minimalist aesthetics with a blue aventurine stone.
This timepiece will be auctioned live at Christie’s Hong Kong on November 26th. The estimated auction price is between HKD 12 million and 24 million. All proceeds will be donated to the “Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour” Foundation.
The establishment of the Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation aims to address urgent global humanitarian issues. Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour emphasize that assistance and support are important ways to demonstrate humanity, and they hope to provide more hope to those in need through the foundation.
Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour’s life journey is filled with relentless struggle and pursuit of dreams. Their life journey serves as inspiration for those who aspire to achieve goals and make an impact on the world.
Philippe Dufour is regarded as an active legend in the watchmaking industry. Throughout his 45-year career in watchmaking, he has adhered to the principle of “no compromise, no limits” and has made significant contributions to the art and craftsmanship of high-precision timepieces.
Philippe Dufour was born in Switzerland in 1948, and his philosophy of watchmaking began with the restoration of antique pocket watches. Throughout his career, Philippe Dufour has been inspired by modern watchmaking masters such as George Daniels and François-Paul Journe.
Philippe Dufour received the Special Jury Prize at the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix in 2013. His extensive experience makes him a priceless asset in the field of watchmaking.
