Only Watch 2023: Unveiling the Collection
Only Watch Participating Brand
The highly anticipated 10th edition of Only Watch is returning with a global promotional tour, featuring 60 renowned watchmakers. The Only Watch 2023 auction will take place on November 5, 2023, at PALEXPO in Geneva, both in-person and online at 2pm (Central European Time).
Prior to the auction, there will be a world tour where all the watches will be displayed. For our Singaporean fans, we invite you to visit Malmaison by The Hour Glass, 270 Orchard Road #01-01 on the 20-22 Oct 2023 to view these extraordinary timepieces.
What is Only Watch Auction?
The Only Watch Auction is a prestigious biennial event that unites renowned watch brands and collectors with the aim of raising funds for medical research on neuromuscular diseases, particularly Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Organized under His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco’s high patronage, this internationally recognized auction showcases unique timepieces crafted exclusively for the event by top watchmakers, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and special features. Just like the event’s namesake, all watches auctioned are piece-unique.
This auction serves as a platform for the watchmaking community to contribute to this noble cause while highlighting their creativity and expertise, the Only Watch Auction emphasizes the philanthropic side of the luxury watch industry and its commitment to making a positive difference in society.
Our Favourites – Only Watch 2023
LOT 6 – Audemars Piguet
ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING FLYING TOURBILLON OPENWORKED ONLY WATCH EDITION
The dedicated Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked combines a white ceramic case and bracelet with a blue-toned openworked movement.
Estimate: CHF 300,000 – 350,000
LOT 28 – H. MOSER x MB&F
H. MOSER x MB&F STREAMLINER PANDAMONIUM
For the duration of a unique and exceptional piece, featuring a one-off movement developed exclusively for this occasion, MB&F and H. Moser & Cie. synchronise their beats to the same tempo and invite the public to an artistic performance led by a miniature panda DJ.
Estimate: CHF 300,000 – 400,000
LOT 30 – Hublot
MP-15 TAKASHI MURAKAMI TOURBILLON ONLY WATCH
Inspired by Takashi Murakami’s iconic smiling flower with at its centre Hublot’s first ever central tourbillon, surrounded by twelve petals set with 444 gemstones.
Estimate: CHF 350,000 – 400,000
Auction results to look out for:
LOT 10 – Biver
CATHARSIS
This will be Biver’s first auction. Launched just this year by the legendary Jean-Claude Biver, often referred to as the Godfather of watches, along with his son. The results of this auction will provide insight into its desirability among collectors.
Estimate: CHF 500,000 – 700,000
LOT 50 – REXHEP REXHEPI
CHRONOMÈTRE ANTIMAGNÉTIQUE
Earlier this year, Rexhep Rexhepi’s Chronomètre Contemporain I in pink gold achieved impressive results, fetching about 1.25 Million SGD in the Phillips Hong Kong auction. Will it continue its streak at Only Watch 2023?
Estimate: CHF 100,000 – 150,000
Check out the full collection and list of brands for the upcoming auction here.