Now is the time to make a difference.
The Bienne Charity Watch Auction brings together the community of watch collectors and the finest Swiss maisons in support of Terre des hommes, the leading Swiss organization for children's rights.
One passion. One cause. One event.
At the intersection of Swiss watchmaking and international solidarity for children, the third edition of the Bienne Charity Watch Auction unveils a curated sale of donations from individual collectors and pièces uniques contributed by Swiss maisons.
By creating a unique single watch with a touch of orange — the color of Terre des hommes — contributing maisons capture the imagination of the watch community and the hearts of many.
By donating watches acquired as part of their personal curation, individual collectors are showing that the passion for watches is also about sharing, caring and our collective responsibility for the future of humanity.
AT THE HEART OF SWISS WATCHMAKING. A CAUSE CLOSE TO OUR HEART.
From a collectors' gesture to a movement.
It began in 2024 — watch enthusiast and GPHG Academy member Alexander Grouet, with a few fellow collectors, donated less-worn timepieces to benefit the NGO closest to their hearts. All 54 watches were sold.
In 2025, contributions from collectors and from brands including TAG Heuer, Tissot, Formex, Peren, Horage, Christopher Ward, Certina and Zodiac raised CHF 53,000 — more than double the previous year. HODINKEE covered the sale.
In 2026, with the Nouveau Musée Bienne as its stage, an expanded media plan and a broader team of volunteers, our ambition is clear: raise at least six figures, and showcase the best of Swiss watchmaking.
Nouveau Musée Bienne
Few cities are as closely connected to the history and present-day identity of Swiss watchmaking as Bienne — precision, craftsmanship, innovation and industrial culture. A charity auction dedicated to exceptional timepieces does not simply take place here. It finds an authentic home.
The Nouveau Musée Bienne offers elegant, cultural spaces where each timepiece is given room, light and significance.
Four ways to be part of it.
Attend the Auction
Register for the preview at Art du Temps and bid on pièces uniques on 28 November 2026.
Donate a Watch You Own
As in the past two editions, collectors can donate a timepiece from their own collection. Experts set a fair market value and Terre des hommes issues your tax deduction — whatever the hammer price.
Contribute a Piece Unique
Contribute a pièce unique to the 2026 sale and stand out with elegance.
Media Resources
Access the press kit, key facts, imagery and contacts for editorial coverage.