TAG Heuer and Andre Lotterer (Audi Sport) to Hold Charity Auction Again This Year

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18 Nov, 2013, 05:00 GMT

- In Hopes of Further Recovery from Great East Japan Earthquake -

TOKYO, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of the victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, and with hopes for further recovery of the disaster-stricken area, TAG Heuer Japan will once again be holding a charity auction this year.

(Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201311146281/)

As with last year, the company and Audi Sport racer / TAG Heuer ambassador Andre Lotterer, who has been the overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the past 3 years, will be donating the entire proceeds to the "Central Community Chest of Japan -- The Disaster Relief Volunteer & NPO Support Fund" earthquake recovery project.

The items, auctioned as a 2-piece set, are the helmet actually worn by Lotterer in the "FIA World Endurance Championship Round 6, 6 Hours of Fuji (WEC)" and the "Monaco Chronograph Automobile Club de Monaco Edition" created to commemorate the partnership of TAG Heuer and the Automobile Club de Monaco.

Auction Overview

Items for Auction: 2-piece set

  • Helmet actually worn by Lotterer in the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji race (held October 19 to 20, 2013)
  • TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Automobile Club de Monaco Edition Charity: Central Community Chest of Japan -- The Disaster Relief Volunteer & NPO Support Fund

Bidding Period: Until 24:00, Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Bidding Price: To start at 730,000 yen

Bidding Method: To submit a bid, please send an E-mail with your "name", "address", "telephone number", "E-mail address" and "bidding price" to mail@tagheuer.co.jp

Successful Bids: The auction will be won by the highest bidder (1 person).

The auction items will be presented as a 2-piece set. The successful bidder will be notified via E-mail after the conclusion of the bidding period with payment instructions, etc.

- If the successful bidder should be residing overseas, an international wire transfer fee, etc. may be required when submitting payment.

Display of Auction Items

Monday, November 18, to Monday, December 2, 2013, at Espace TAG Heuer Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Tuesday, December 3, to Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Espace TAG Heuer Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan

Central Community Chest of Japan
http://www.akaihane.or.jp/english/index.html