Earlier than Solely Watch 2019 Pronounces Lineup, Right here Are Final Version’s High Sellers

The biennial Solely Watch charity public sale is gearing up for the 2019 version, slated to happen in November. For individuals who are usually not conversant in this occasion, Solely Watch auctions off one-of-a-kind fashions created by a few of the finest watch manufacturers within the enterprise with proceeds going to fund analysis on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The occasion takes place each two years beneath the patronage of HSH The Prince of Monaco and the previous seven editions have seen over 50 manufacturers take part and over CHF 40 million raised. Simply previous to the revealing of the Solely Watch 2019 assortment, we thought it might be enjoyable to recap the 5 largest cash makers of Solely Watch 2017.

MB&F HM8 Solely Watch

Whereas MB&F’s providing for the 2017 Solely Watch occasion was primarily based on the Horological Machine N°eight, this version was distinctive due to its particular sapphire crystal pane, which featured an engraving of a drawing completed by 15-year previous Cassandra. What’s extra, the white gold and titanium watch additionally included a sculpted elephant positioned in between the hour and minute home windows primarily based on the younger artist’s sketch. Lastly, the customary MB&F emblem was changed with a contented face to elicit much more pleasure.

The pre-sale estimate for the MB&F HM8 Solely Watch was CHF 80,000 – CHF 103,000 nevertheless it in the end bought properly past that at CHF 210,000.

Tudor Black Bay Bronze One

Tudor’s collaboration with the 2017 Solely One was additionally primarily based on a present mannequin however with just a few twists to make the watch distinctive. The Tudor Black Bay Bronze One included a left-hand winding crown reasonably than the normal proper facet positioning. Moreover, Tudor used a khaki inexperienced colorway for the watch’s dial, bezel, and material strap, which enhances the bronze elements properly. Plus, there’s additionally the engraving on the again of the watch with the inscriptions “BRONZE ONE” and “PIECE UNIQUE.”

Though the Tudor Black Bay Bronze One was not the costliest watch to promote at Solely Watch 2017, it shocked everybody by blowing its pre-sale estimate of CHF four,500 – CHF 5,500 out of the water with a remaining value of CHF 350,000!

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 

Audemars Piguet introduced a Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in full black brushed ceramic to the Solely Watch 2017 public sale block. What differentiates this piece from the usual black ceramic RO Perpetual Calendar is a particular darkish blue shade referred to as “Skylight,” full with a moon in a wealthy orange shade to imitate the previous few moments earlier than sundown. There’s additionally the ceramic caseback—a primary for AP—engraved with “UNIQUE PIECE.”

The client of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Solely Watch paid CHF 800,000 to personal the one-off Audemars Piguet, properly exceeding its pre-sale estimate of CHF 80,000 – CHF 120,000.

F.P. Journe Monopusher Break up-Seconds Chronograph

Quite than simply becoming an already present mannequin with a brand new dial or utilizing a special materials, F.P. Journe created one thing utterly new for Solely Watch 2017. The F.P. Journe Monopusher Break up-Seconds Chronograph is actually a singular piece with a 44mm tantalum case housing a blue dial with colourful particulars. Moreover, the motion powering the cut up seconds chronograph watch can also be completely new and craft from rose gold with metal accents.

On condition that not solely is that this an F.P. Journe watch but in addition a restricted version of 1 piece, it comes as no shock that the watch bought a lot larger than its modest pre-sale estimate of CHF 200,000 to CHF 400,000 for a remaining hammer value of CHF 1,150,000.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5208T

For 2017 Solely Watch, Patek Philippe took their triple complication Ref. 5208—that includes a minute repeater, monopusher chronograph, and a perpetual calendar—and customary it in titanium. In case you are conversant in Patek Philippe, you’ll know that the manufacture hardly makes use of titanium to make its watches. Contrasting with the white steel are the wealthy blue dial and blue strap.

It’s no secret that the sale value of Patek Philippe’s choices have made up the majority of Solely Watch’s proceeds over time and the 2017 version was no completely different. The distinctive Patek Philippe Ref. 5208T bought for a whopping CHF 6,200,000—about six occasions its pre-sale estimate of CHF 900,000 – CHF 1,100,000.