Watches For A Cause: Notable Sales At The 10th Only Watch Auction
The 10th edition of the Only Watch auction, originally scheduled for November 2023, finally took place in Geneva on May 10. Despite the withdrawal of 16 brands, including prominent names like Audemars Piguet and Chopard, the event still featured 47 captivating pieces. Highlights included the unique Patek Philippe 6301A Steel Sonnerie Minute Repeater, Rexhep Rexhepi’s Chronometre Antimagnétique, and submissions from other notable brands and independent watchmakers.
Bidding for the auction occurred exclusively via phone or in the auction room due to an IT security issue that forced Christie’s to take its website offline the night before the sale. Despite this challenge, the auction successfully raised CHF 28,320,000, a figure on par with the 2021 edition.
Notably, the Patek Philippe 6301A stole the show, fetching CHF 15.7 million, well surpassing its estimated value.
Rexhep Rexhepi’s Chronometre Antimagnétique followed closely, selling for CHF 2.1 million, solidifying its status as a favourite among Only Watch enthusiasts.
F.P. Journe’s Chronometre Bleu Furtif, featuring the new Calibre 1522, achieved a commendable result of CHF 2 million, underscoring the enduring allure of innovative timepieces at the event.
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