PHILLIPS PARTNERS WITH LUXURY ATELIER EITTEM TO OFFER SCULPTURAL WATCH CASES THROUGH DROPSHOP
Watch Cases Available Exclusively via Phillips’ Dropshop Platform Starting
17 November — The First Launch for Watch Collectors in Dropshop’s History
Handcrafted Cases from Salvaged Walnut to Merge Luxury, Collectible Design, Timekeeping, and Contemporary Art
NEW YORK – 12 NOVEMBER 2026 – Phillips is pleased to announce the upcoming Dropshop release of sculptural watch cases in partnership with Eittem, an American luxury atelier creating at the intersection of contemporary art and functional design. The Singularity timepiece case will be available exclusively via Phillips’ Dropshop—a platform that connects contemporary makers directly with global collectors—starting 17 November. Cases start at $9,950 for an exposed woodgrain finish with bespoke color options available for $10,950. Inspired by the shape and philosophical concept of a black hole, the Singularity timepiece case draws upon the theme of time, creating an elegant conversation with the timepieces held inside. Designed with a focus on tactility and discovery, each case is meticulously crafted from salvaged walnut, lined with luxury leather, and accented by atelier-designed stainless steel or brass hinges, resulting in a sculptural object that functions equally as a watch box and a work of artistic, collectible design. Created to hold up to six watches, each case measures 17.0" x 11.5" x 4.5" and includes a pocket for tools, accessories, and jewelry as well as a platform for resting timepieces. The case will be on view during The New York Watch Auction: XV from 5-6 December at 432 Park Avenue, offering collectors the opportunity to engage with the design in-person.
Erin Saluti, Founder and Creative Director of Eittem, said, “The name Singularity reflects the black hole that inspired the form, a place where our understanding of time reaches its limits. I was drawn to the tension between that idea and the extraordinary precision of the timepieces held inside. I wanted to give a watch collection a sculptural presence, even when concealed, and make opening the case a moment of anticipation and reflection. Watch collections are deeply personal, and I wanted the object that holds them to invite that same sense of connection. Working with Phillips brought a depth of knowledge and appreciation for watches that helped us shape the experience for the collector.”
Christine Miele, Phillips’ Retail Sales Director, Ecommerce, said, “Partnering with Eittem to offer luxury watch cases marks a new milestone in the evolution of our Dropshop platform: connecting our clients with a true cross-disciplinary piece that bridges the worlds of watches, collectible design, sculpture, and high-quality craftsmanship. In the spirit of collaboration, we consulted the expertise of Phillips’ Watches department to perfect the design and best serve the interest of our collectors. We are excited to offer watch enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire a functional object that is also a remarkable work of art and décor from one of the most innovative designers working today.”
THE ATELIER
Eittem (pronounced item) is an American luxury atelier founded by designer and Creative Director Erin Saluti. Working in salvaged American walnut, the atelier creates sculptural objects that bring expressive form, tactility, and functional purpose into dialogue. Each piece is made by a small team of artisans in Eittem’s Manhattan studio, combining advanced digital fabrication with extensive hand finishing.
Saluti’s distilled, archetypal forms invite discovery through material, movement, and touch. Her perspective is shaped by her experience as both a designer and collector, with an attention to the relationships people develop with the objects they choose to live with. From the first sketch through digital modeling to the final hand-finished surface, Eittem’s process moves between the precision of technology and the sensitivity of the hand, creating objects designed to be used, collected, and treasured for a lifetime.
Eittem objects are in private collections around the world. A recent collaboration with The Frick Collection includes Flourish, After Miller, a sculpture in walnut and stainless steel, and a series of exclusive sculptural brooches and handbags. Singularity will be exhibited at Collect, the international art fair for contemporary craft and collectible design, in London in February 2027.
ABOUT DROPSHOP
Dropshop, Curated by Phillips, offers exclusive Drops by creators, for collectors. Dropshop’s limited-edition releases of primary market art and objects are exclusive to the company's digital platform and conceived in partnership with the artists, collaborators, and brands shaping contemporary culture. Items are available through a timed “buy now” e-commerce model at www.phillips.com/dropshop. By redefining the dynamics of the traditional art market framework, Dropshop's goal is to connect artists, galleries, curators, institutions, and non-profit organizations with a global collecting community. Further, creators will receive a resale royalty commission for any work purchased from Dropshop that is subsequently re-offered at Phillips — an industry first.
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