IWC Schaffhausen and Eileen Gu Auction Exclusive Watches
IWC Schaffhausen and freestyle skier Eileen Gu have teamed up to auction unique watches at the 2023 Laureus Charity Night in Zurich, Switzerland. Two watches are up for auction, each having been worn by the Olympic champion and IWC brand ambassador during significant moments in her life. Each model is engraved with Eileen’s signature, making them unique and exclusive timepieces. During the Charity Night, IWC provides guests with the chance to design their personalized version of the Portugieser Chronograph. For every watch ordered, IWC donates to the Laureus Foundation Switzerland.
Eileen Gu’s Multifaceted Career
Not only on the slopes is freestyle skier and IWC brand ambassador Eileen Gu breaking all the records, but she is also enrolled as a student at the prestigious Stanford University and working as an internationally successful model. At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, she won two gold medals and one silver medal, which also marked her first Olympic games. In May of this year, she also added the title of “Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year” to her accolades on her already impressive CV. Eileen tirelessly advocates for diversity and equal opportunities in sports. As an elite athlete, she aims to inspire young women by encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
