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Only Watch 2019 auction results astound

The auction of the 2019 edition of Only Watch raised an astounding CHF 38,593,00 for research on Muscular Dystrophy. The 50 one-of-a-kind timepieces were auctioned by the prestigious auction house Christie’s in a packed and dynamic saleroom, attended by international supporters, collectors, philanthropists, watchmakers and press. The sale took over two hours as interest in each lot was overwhelmingly high and concluded with a record-breaking result.

November 9, 2019, was the apex of a journey that started on July 1 when the names of the participating watch brands was revealed. This was followed by the world tour exhibition starting at the Monaco Yacht Show in September and lasted seven weeks travelling around major cities including Dubai, Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei. An extraordinary programme that underlined the growing interest for the one-of-a-kind pieces donated by the brands.

Only Watch held its eagerly awaited 8th auction of unique timepieces in presence of its patron H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues, Geneva. After an introductory speech given by Prince Albert, Luc Pettavino, founder of Only Watch, President of the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies and 2019 recipient of the “Prix Spécial du Jury du Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève” reminded the audience about the good cause that would benefit from the proceeds of the auction. The auction lasted a tense two hours marked by intense bidding sessions. The auction included a Patek Philippe lot (28) that was auctioned for the historic amount of CHF 31,000,000.

The record-breaking amount is a strong signal of hope for researchers, patients and families touched by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (genetic disease that affects 1 in 3,000 male births) around the world. Thanks to very significant investments made by Only Watch (among others) over the past decades, the research is reaching clinical trials, a critical and cost-demanding stage.

Lot no. Brand Watch Price realised
1 Grönefeld Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire CHF70,000
2 H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Moon CHF48,000
3 Girard Perregaux Laureato Absolute CHF24,000
4 Hermès Arceau L’heure de La Lune CHF210,000
5 Frederique Constant Meteorite Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Manufacture CHF60,000
6 Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Sapphire Orlinski CHF240,000
7 Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud  

Chronomètre FB 1 “Night Star”

CHF150,000
8 Jacob & Co Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono Messi CHF75,000
9 Fabergé Lady Compliquée Winter CHF70,000
10 Jaeger-leCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Enamel Chestnut CHF60,000
11 F.P. Journe Astronomic Blue CHF1,800,000
12 Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One CERAMIC CHF45,000
13 De Witt Academia Slide CHF45,000
14 Konstantin Chaykin Joker Selfie CHF70,000
15 De Bethune + URWERK Moon Satellite CHF300,000
16 Louis Moinet Memoris CHF42,000
17 Czapek & Cie. Faubourg de Cracovie CHF110,000
18 Louis Vuitton Escale Spin Time CHF280,000
19 Cyrus Klepcys Alarm CHF42,000
20 Maurice Lacroix Maurice Lacroix AIKON Mercury CHF17,000
21 Christophe Claret Maestro Corail CHF70,000
22 MB&F + L’Épée Tom & T-Rex CHF85,000
23 Chanel The J12 Inséparables CHF130,000
24 Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph CHF100,000
25 Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec CHF60,000
26 Moritz Grossmann Réserve de Marche Classique CHF36,000
27 Breguet Breguet Type 20 CHF210,000
28 Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime CHF31,000,000
29 Bovet 1822 Récital 23 “Hope” CHF280,000
30 Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic CHF48,000
31 Boucheron AJOURÉE Amvara CHF130,000
32 Rebellion Re-Volt CHF24,000
33 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda CHF45,000
34 Richard Mille RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph McLaren CHF320,000
35 Bell & Ross BR 05 Skeleton Gold Blue CHF55,000
36 RJ ARRAW 6919 CHF24,000
37 Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Tourbillon Openworked CHF1,000,000
38 Singer Reimagined Singer Track 1 CHF45,000
39 Ateliers de Monaco Tourbillon – Oculus 1297 CHF24,000
40 Speake-Marin London Chronograph CHF20,000
41 Artya Son of Earth Precious Butterfly Engraved CHF27,000
42 Trilobe “Les Matinaux” CHF26,000
43 Arnold & Son DSTB CHF26,000
44 Tudor Tudor Black Bay Ceramic One CHF350,000
45 Armin Strom Pure Resonance CHF50,000
46 Ulysse Nardin Exo-Skeleton X CHF35,000
47 Andersen Genève “Montre à tact” CHF70,000
48 Voutilainen TP1 Pocket watch CHF110,000
49 Akrivia Chronomètre Contemporain CHF360,000
50 Zenith El Primero A386 CHF75,000

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