The “Watches for ELA” project has been made possible thanks to the loyal support of personalities from the worlds of sport and business, and the participation of well-known watch manufacturers.
Thanks to the gracious assistance of Christie’s-Genève and its directors, the support of prestigious auction houses, the unconditional commitment of Zinédine Zidane, and the friendship and exceptional involvement of François-Henri Pinault, we have been able to assemble these magnificent watches.
We hope that the generosity of collectors will match the hope generated by science, enabling ELA to fulfil its promising commitments to patients, their families and researchers.
“My personal commitment to ELA goes back many years. The association’s work with patients and researchers is remarkable. This charity sale represents a new hope for parents who fight every day. It would not have been possible without the commitment of the Christie’s teams and the generosity of the watch manufacturers, whose invaluable support I would like to acknowledge. I am deeply grateful to them.”
François-Henri Pinault
“ELA is a bit like a family that has certainly grown in 31 years, but hasn’t changed its way of doing things. It’s an association of parents with a single goal: to save their children. We don’t cheat on that.”
Zinédine Zidane
“Christie’s is incredibly proud to once again support ELA with this offering of 11 exceptional timepieces, each a testament to extraordinary craftsmanship and social commitment. It is an honor to bring together the generosity of leading watch brands and the dedication of collectors to help fund critical therapeutic trials and provide much-needed support to families affected by leukodystrophies.”
Rémi Guillemin, Head of Watches Department, Christie’s Europe and Americas
We would like to thank these prestigious watchmaking houses for putting their talent at the service of the fight against leukodystrophies.
If you would prefer to send a letter, please write to the following address:
ELA International – 90 B Route d’Arlon – L-1150 Luxembourg
