2025 Auction Lots

2 – 6 Liter 2022 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, etched with the NWWF 2025 logo and in a special wooden box

Four (4) Panerai watches with custom NWWF 25th anniversary engraving and strap embossing
Two (2) copies of Panerai, an Italian Story

Six (6) night exclusive trip to Switzerland hosted by Proprietors Shari & Garen Staglin and Panerai in April 2026 for two (2) couples

Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from any major city in the contiguous United States to Geneva, Switzerland
Roundtrip, airport transfers and ground transportation to all stated experiences

Geneva, Switzerland:
Three (3) nights’ accommodations at a luxury hotel in Geneva
Access to private dates of Watches and Wonders in April 2026, including a sneak peek at Panerai’s launching collections
Private tour of the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel, including lunch in the private dining room, followed by a watchmaking class with a master watchmaker
Private walking tour of Old Town Geneva
Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Geneva
Lunch at Café PAPON, serving classic “farm-to-table” Swiss cuisine

Lausanne, Switzerland:
Three (3) nights’ accommodations at a luxury hotel in Lausanne
One (1) 90-minute boat ride on Lake Geneva, including lunch
Wine tasting at Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in Grandvaux
Full day visit to Chamonix, including a cable car ride up to the Aiguille du Midi
Dinner each night at the hotel or a Michelin-starred restaurant

Two couples will join Shari and Garen Staglin of Staglin Family Vineyard as they collaborate with luxury watchmaker Panerai to host a dazzling six-day adventure in Switzerland.

The Staglins are famous for philanthropy as well as wine and need little introduction to attendees of the Festival. In 1985, they purchased a historic estate on the Rutherford Bench, with a vineyard planted by André Tchelistcheff. They are well-known for their stellar, estate-grown Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and a Bordeaux-style blend called Ineo. Over the course of their career, they have raised $1.2 billion with their donations of wine and chairing of charitable campaigns—and they are charming hosts as well.

Although headquartered in Geneva with a manufacturing base in Neuchâtel, Officine Panerai was founded in 1860 as a luxury watchmaker in Florence. They gained fame during World War I as a supplier of precision instruments to the Italian Royal Navy, and Panerai watches were worn by Italian frogmen during World War II. After 1945 they became well-known to consumers for their Luminor model, which used luminescent materials in a diving watch for civilians.

Your party will have an exclusive view of Watches and Wonders, the annual exhibition of the newest and best Panerai technology. Offered only to the brand’s top global VIPs, you’ll have access to the famous show during the private days to mingle with industry insiders and celebrities, attend keynotes on important topics by the global brand leaders and get a sneak peek of Panerai’s launching collections. You’ll also tour the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Neuchâtel, take a watchmaking class with a master watchmaker and enjoy lunch in the private dining room.

A private walking tour of Geneva’s Old Town will reveal some of its most fascinating historical sights. Visit the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, a neo-classical structure dating to 1160 and the site of numerous archaeological excavations. Stroll through Place du Bourg-de-Four, the heart of the Old Town’s social scene. Browse through Maison Tavel, the oldest private residence in Geneva and a remarkable example of Medieval architecture.

In the evenings, you’ll experience the full range of Swiss cuisine, from a Michelin-starred restaurant to a venerable bistro. Café PAPON was first opened in 1808 and was recreated in 1983. It features rustic dishes such as lamb shoulder kebab, farmhouse chicken thigh stuffed with tomato pesto and lemon marinated mackerel.

The following day, you’ll make the short trip to Lausanne, the capital of the French-speaking canton of Vaud. Your group will tour the Olympic Museum, which reflects the spirit of the sports games that bring nations together. An unusual new building in a prime location on Lake Geneva is home to interactive exhibitions, documents, films and collections of precious objects dating from Greek antiquity up until modern times. The museum is the largest information center about the Olympic Games in the world. Following your trip to the Olympic Museum, your group will enjoy a 90-minute boat ride on Lake Geneva and take you to the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On your final day, you’ll experience the charming village of Chamonix at the base Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc. Ride a cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi with its breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the Alps. At night, you’ll dine in Michelin-starred restaurants or at the hotel and share memories of the amazing week in Switzerland.

Your party will receive a trio of remarkable gifts. Every member of the group will acquire their own Panerai watch, engraved with a special 25th anniversary NWWF design. Each couple will have a copy of Panerai: An Italian Story, which chronicles the never-before-published history of Panerai from 1935 to 1997. As a cellar treasure, each couple will also receive an etched Six Liter bottle of 2022 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Your winning bid will allow you to experience the wonders of Switzerland with the Staglins and the precision world of luxury watchmaker Panerai. Our needy children will thank you for it.

Insider's Info

This lot is for two (2) couples. It is date specific and will take place around the beginning of April 2026, but specific dates will be confirmed closer to the time of the event. The trip will be hosted by Shari & Garen Staglin. Accommodations will be in luxury hotels in Junior Suites or similar rooms, based on availability. All meals are included as stated above and served with non-alcoholic beverages and select wine. Gratuities are included for hosted meals. Additional gratuities are not included. Winners will have the option to choose from a selection of watches. If the winners choose an upgraded watch, the additional cost will be at their expense.

Donor

Staglin Family Vineyard and Panerai