Celebrating Glen de Vries: Hindman Presents Time & Space: Watches from the Collection of Glen de Vries
Hindman invites you to celebrate the life and legacy of Glen de Vries with this collection of horological masterworks. As an American entrepreneur focused on medical sciences and technology, Glen de Vries dedicated his life to providing the public with smarter treatments and creating a healthier world. He was the co-founder of Medidata Solutions, a software provider that revolutionized clinical trials and medical research. A visionary business leader and passionate scientist, de Vries’s book “The Patient Equation” describes a bold future for medicine, informed by his decades in the field. De Vries was also a long-time supporter and trustee of Carnegie Mellon University, his alma mater.
A man of many diverse talents, de Vries frequently credited his outside interests for his success. He was a true polymath; he was an accomplished ballroom dancer, musician, athlete, Japanophile, and aviator — passions which informed his charitable work, as well as his collecting. De Vries had a lifelong fascination with space travel and, in 2021, was one of four individuals to travel to space aboard the second voyage of Blue Origin NS-18. Describing the impact of his flight in the New York Times, de Vries said, “The passage of time, just like resources on Earth, feels more precious with expanded perspective.”
Excellence in the disciplines of science and technology led de Vries to an interest in timekeeping. Over the course of his adult life, he assembled an enviable collection of watches from the most esteemed manufacturers around the globe, seeking out some of the rarest and most sought-after examples from independent makers and highly sophisticated complications. Encompassing more than 100 watches from 30 watchmakers, the collection of this trailblazing entrepreneur displays de Vries’ passion for science, space, aviation, and speed.
The legacy and impact of Mr. de Vries as an innovator in the field of clinical trials cannot be overstated. The opportunity to tell the story of this visionary businessman, philanthropist and thought leader as a collector adds a new dimension to celebrating his life and impact. We are honored to be launching our inaugural sale season in New York with this superlative collection.
Sincerely,
