The Outstanding Results of Only Watch 2021

Only Watch has always been a charity with a unique approach. They fund research to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by organizing a biennial auction for which the world's leading watch manufacturers donate a piece unique. This weekend, Christie's auctioned the 53 creations in a packed Palexpo in Geneva, raising CHF 30 million, over 32 million US dollars.

By Adrienne Faurote

MB&F: The HM10 Panda For Only Watch Comes Out Of The Jungle

MB&F is known as one of the most creative forces in the world of watches. With timepieces like, for example, the LM Thunderdome and HM7 Aquapod, they combine innovative design with mechanical excellence. That the brand is even capable of recreating one of their own creations with a twist is proven by the HM10 Panda for Only Watch.

The Coolest Timepieces Of Only Watch 2021, Part I

What started in 2005 has grown to become one of the most epic biennial events in the world of watchmaking. As an initiative of Luc Pettavino, leading watch brands create every two years a piece unique, which they donate to Only Watch to help the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. These watches are auctioned, offering collectors a unique opportunity to obtain a very rare timepiece while supporting this amazing cause. This year the 9th edition is taking place, and no less than 53 lots will be auctioned. These are some of our favorites:

The Record Shattering 2019 Edition Of Only Watch

Records are there to be broken, but who would have thought that this would happen last weekend at Christies' in Geneva, Switzerland in such a spectacular way? There the biennial auction to support the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Only Watch, took place. It consisted out of 50 one-of-a-kind watches donated by the respective brands. The auction raised a very impressive CHF 38,593,000,- of which CHF 31,000,000,- was contributed by the sale of a single watch; the only stainless steel Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010.

Before Only Watch 2019 Announces Lineup, Here Are Last Edition’s Top Sellers

The biennial Only Watch charity auction is gearing up for the 2019 edition, slated to take place in November. For those who are not familiar with this event, Only Watch auctions off one-of-a-kind models created by some of the best watch brands in the business with proceeds going to fund research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The Surprising, Record-Breaking Results Of The ONLY WATCH Auction 2017

This Saturday evening, Christie's in Geneva was the stage for ONLY WATCH 2017, a charity auction in which the proceeds are being used to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Watch brands donate unique watches to the auction, giving collectors and connoisseurs the opportunity to own a truly unique watch. While all watches did well, some did a bit better than others!

Four Great Looking Watches For Charity

Many watch manufacturers use their watches to do good. They create special, often limited, editions dedicated to a variety of worthy causes to which they donate the proceeds. These watches often stand out, due to unique designs or special engravings, as the three watches below show. Oh, and the fourth one? That is a special case that we simply had to include in this line-up!

Live With The Piece Uniques Of ONLY WATCH 2017 – Part 2

After part 1 it is time to take a closer look at some more watches that will be going under the hammer for the ONLY WATCH 2017 charity auction.

Live With The Piece Uniques Of ONLY WATCH 2017 – Part 1

In its 7th edition, watch manufactures and collectors join hands once more to raise funds for the fight of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by auctioning unique watches.

Chopard Unveils L.U.C Tourbillon for Only Watch

A close up look at the one-of-a-kind timepiece Chopard has created for Only Watch 2013...

Bell & Ross Unveil Unique Flight Collection for Only Watch

For the 2013 Only Watch auction, Bell & Ross created a collector's box of flight instrument-inspired timepieces....

Vacheron Constantin Unveils Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time for Only Watch

For Only Watch 2013, the Swiss manufacture has created a unique new World Time model...

At Auction: The Antiquorum ONLY Watch Auction for Muscular Dystrophy

The Antiquorum ONLY Watch Auction for Muscular Dystrophy is like the all-star game of watch auctions. Many of watchmaking’s elite watch brands donate special editions to the auction, held biennially to benefit the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophies (AMM).  Antiquorum and AMM are organizing it together with the Monaco Yacht Show. Luc Pettavino, president of […]