Maurice Lacroix is once again supporting the TimeForArt biennial charity auction, following its previous involvement in 2022. This year, the Swiss watchmaker has teamed up with artist Rodrigo Hernández to create a unique timepiece for the event.
Maurice Lacroix has a history of collaborations with artists and designers, and this year’s project continues that trend. Hernández, known for his work in bronze and brass, designed the dial of the new MASTERPIECE Skeleton ‘With what eyes?’. The design reflects a philosophical exploration of human and animal perception, inspired by the question posed by Mexican philosopher David M. Peña-Guzmán: “Are humans the only dreamers on Earth?”
The watch features two monkey heads on its bronze dial, an element that echoes Hernández’s broader body of work. The piece uses a bronze case with both polished and brushed finishes, paired with a hand-braided leather strap. The movement inside is Maurice Lacroix’s ML134 Manufacture Calibre, a hand-wound mechanism that forms the technical backbone of the piece.
TimeForArt is organized by Swiss Institute, and proceeds from the auction go directly to supporting contemporary artists and exhibitions. Maurice Lacroix’s collaboration with Hernández is part of that initiative, combining art and horology to support a broader cultural mission.
The auction will take place on December 7, 2024, at Phillips in New York. All proceeds from the sale of this watch will go toward Swiss Institute’s programs, which are aimed at supporting contemporary art.
