This weekend, the world’s most prestigious watch brands will converge in Geneva to show their support for Only Watch, the renowned biennial charity event that invites the crème de la crème in the world of Haute Horlogerie to contribute a unique timepiece for a noble cause. Established in 2005 by Luc Pettavino, proceeds generated from this event will be channelled towards finding a cure for neuromuscular diseases such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Now in its seventh edition, this year’s event makrs the first time that Only Watch will be hosted by the prestigious British auction house Christie’s. Here’s a look at some of the one-of-a-kind creations that will be auctioned off to the highest bidder with a heart of gold.
03 AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR ONLY WATCH
Based on the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Black Ceramic revealed at this year’s SIHH, this sublime timepiece displays a variety of enticing colours that evoke the image of a sun setting beyond the horizon. The dial is presented in an alluring shade of skylight-blue, which brings out the finer details of the manufacture’s signature Grand Tapisserie pattern that was first conceived by legendary watch designer, Gerald Genta. Additional pops of colour include polished counters in solid grey gold and a photorealistic orange moon displayed on the astronomical moonphase indicator at 6 o’clock. Holding everything in place is the distinctive Royal Oak case in black ceramic, which has been paired with a matching ceramic bezel and bracelet. finishing touches include the signature ‘moon’ tip blued steel hands, which gracefully sweep across the roman numerals, as well as the secret signature etched at 12 o’clock that only reveals itself when examined in oblique light.
