{"id":3840,"date":"2011-06-12T11:44:29","date_gmt":"2011-06-12T10:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preprod.gmtmag.com\/?p=3840"},"modified":"2013-09-18T13:07:12","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T12:07:12","slug":"only-watch-2011-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/art-n-en\/collector-2\/only-watch-2011-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Only Watch 2011 : 40 brands celebrate the 4th edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon DLC titanium from Chopard <\/strong>sports a black and yellow look <\/strong>and is driven by the famous L.U.C 1TRM calibre. This titanium tourbillon watch is distinguished by its powerful lines evoking the world of motor racing.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The JULES AUDEMARS<\/strong> Gstaad Classic chronograph created for Only Watch is the only one to feature a rose gold case, Audemars Piguet having issued the Gstaad Classic limited edition in titanium.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Most of the big-hearted brands<\/strong> participating in the Only Watch operation have been faithful to the highly creative biannual charity operation since 2005, while others have joined this year, and all are placing their DNA at the disposal of this noble cause. Their unique pieces, some of them developed in great secrecy for over a year, will be showcased this autumn in the prestigious and spectacular setting of the Monaco Yacht Show. Only Watch is returning to its first love by entrusting Antiquorum with orchestrating the auction to be held on September 22nd<\/sup>, as well as the international exhibition preceding it this summer. As a loyal companion ever since the launch of this adventure, GMT is delighted to be presenting its readers with a preview of the majority of the horological creations (because they are not always watches in the strictest sense of the term) that the most renowned collectors on which the world\u2019s most eminent collectors are preparing to set their sights. As Luc Pettavino, founder of Only Watch and the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy points out in his preface, the stakes are extremely high. The proceeds from Only Watch will determine the means made available to researchers and thus the future of the children concerned.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thanks to a patented musical mechanism, the R\u00e9veil Musical in white gold from Breguet<\/strong> plays the tune \u201cA Castle in the Sky\u201d <\/strong>either on request, or at a predetermined time. After each complete dial rotation, the child\u2019s hand engraved on the dial touches that of an adult portrayed on the flange.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The unique nature of the Bovet<\/strong> Tourbillon 7 Days Inverted Hand-fitting stems from its exceptional hand-crafted decoration.<\/strong> Its red gold Amadeo case serving to transform this timepiece into a reversible wristwatch, a table clock or a pocket-watch is adorned with a majestic dragon and phoenix motif inspired by Chinese mythology.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bell & Ross <\/strong>d\u00e9voile un cadran tr\u00e8s original avec la BR01 Casino en or rose qui met en sc\u00e8ne un affichage de type casino<\/strong> compos\u00e9 de trois disques concentriques s\u00e9rigraphi\u00e9s. Le chiffre \u00ab\u20090\u2009\u00bb sur le disque externe indique les heures tandis que la petite bille sur le disque interm\u00e9diaire bouge au rythme des minutes.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Developed by BLU Bernard Lederer Universe<\/strong> on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin\u2019s historical space flight, the eponymous orbital tourbillon sweeps around the dial not in 60 minutes but in exactly 108 minutes<\/strong> \u2013 the time spent in space by the Russian lieutenant.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Celsius X VI II<\/strong> is a unique nomadic work of art blending micromechanics and telecommunications. It also incorporates a kinetic energy recovery system (remontage papillon)<\/em> as well as a mysterious fibre\u00a0optic display.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Only Watch is an opportunity for DeWitt<\/strong> to develop and introduce its Concept Watch N\u00b03, named the X-Watch. This reversible model is topped by a broad X-shaped \u201cbonnet\u201d or \u201chood\u201d partially covering the dial. The latter may be opened by means of four pushers positioned on either side of the case.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The unique Oc\u00e9anographique 4000 watch presented by Hublot<\/strong> owes its name to a partnership undertaken with the eponymous museum in Monaco. The first model in a family of watches capable of diving to depths of 4,000 metres, it is distinguished from subsequent models by its colours \u2013 since its hands and hour-markers are red and white<\/strong> in reference to the Principality.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Golden Bridge Automatic by Corum<\/strong> appears in a fascinating anthracite-coloured Titalyt\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> thermal-treated titanium case. Its automatic linear winding baguette movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case-back engraved in red with the Corum <\/em>logo and the inscription Only Watch 2011 Pi\u00e8ce Unique.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Girard-Perregaux<\/strong> is unveiling a unique piece made from a titanium and ceramic alloy. Equipped with a self-winding movement, it features date and world time displays as well a day\/night indicator and a flyback chronograph.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A red gold dial and grand feu<\/em> enamelled dial are the key design characteristics of the Vintage Pulsographe watch by Montblanc, <\/strong>driven by a hand-wound movement with chronograph and small seconds. The reasonably sized 39.5 mm-diameter case frames a dial surrounded by a pulsometric scale indicating the number of heartbeats per minute thanks to the central chronograph seconds hand.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In tribute to the marine chronometers that forged the success of Glash\u00fctte,<\/strong> the Senator Chronometer appears clothed in rose gold framing an elegant matt black dial with indications driven by Calibre 58-01 which ensures precise synchronisation of the minutes and seconds hands.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ikepod<\/strong> has called on the talents of Marc Newson<\/strong> to create this large hourglass in red borosilcate glass. Measuring 150mm x 125mm, this distinctively designed object is filled with steel nanoballs that take 10 minutes to flow into the lower part.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant<\/strong> is distinguishing itself with a leather boxed Family<\/strong> SET specially created for Only Watch and comprising four unique watches \u2013 a Maxime Manufacture and a Lady Heart Beat Amour, both self-winding models in rose gold; and a Chrono Junior and a Lady Junior in steel \u2013 all featuring an commemorative engraving on the back.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A faithful participant in the Monaco-based operation,\u00a0De Bethune<\/strong> is dedicating its famous night sky in polished and blued titanium to a DB25 8-01-1297 <\/strong>white gold watch featuring a dial depicting the sky above Monaco on January 8th 1297 when the rock was officially conquered by Fran\u00e7ois Grimaldi. The stars of the Orion and Gemini constellations are picked out in gold and diamonds, while the mirror-polished movement equipped with a silicon\/platinum balance may be admired through the back of the model.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Under the leadership of Benoit Vuitton, Louis Vuitton<\/strong> presents a Tambour Diving<\/strong> watch in blackened white gold fitted with a transparent case-back revealing the column-wheel movement and featuring a strap and various dial accents in orange, the favourite colour of Paul Pettavino.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Piaget<\/strong> remains in tune with its latest innovations in the field of ultra-thin watchmaking with a special edition of the\u00a0 Altiplano, which for the first time features a black PVD treated <\/strong>version of the skeletonised 838P movement \u2013 creating a striking contrast with the rose gold of the screws and the hour, minute and small seconds hands.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The famous Mikrograph by TAG Heuer,<\/strong> which is quite simply the only mechanical chronograph capable of displaying 1\/100ths of a second, beats for Only Watch at the heart of the legendary square Monaco case that is as iconic as ever more than 40 years after the film Le Mans.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Manufacture Patek Philippe<\/strong> offers a new interpretation of reference 3939 with its Only Watch unique piece in steel framing a black enamel<\/strong> dial. The appeal of this timepiece stems as much from the pure sound of the minute repeater as from the beauty of its tourbillon.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Crafted in cooperation with Chinese artist Huang Hankang,<\/strong> the HM4 Only Watch by MB&F<\/strong> is topped by a miniature flying panda cast in solid 18-carat white gold using the lost wax casting technique.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Developed with and for Rafael Nadal, the RM 027 by Richard Mille<\/strong> to be auctioned at Only Watch is the exact same one worn by the champion during his winning watch at the 2011 Monte Carlo<\/strong> tennis tournament. This hand-wound tourbillon weighing a mere 20g including the wristband is also the prototype that served for the final test phases.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

An evolved version of the Freak, the Freak Diavolo Only Watch by Ulysse Nardin<\/strong> is named after its diabolical-looking<\/strong> power-reserve indicator with its \u201chorns\u201d set against a black backdrop. The patented balance-spring and a large part of its escapement are made form silicon. These two innovative features are combined with a flying tourbillon indicating the seconds, along with two state-of-the-art ball-bearing mechanisms.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Romain Jerome<\/strong> mingles its DNA with that of the Principality by unveiling the Rock the Rock DNA watch, featuring a unique dial incorporating a tiny proportion of rock extracted from the famous rock of Monaco.<\/strong> The result is a time-honoured face framed by an ultra-contemporary matt black ceramic bezel.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Manufacture Zenith<\/strong> is offering two exclusive pieces with left-hand winding <\/strong>designed specifically for left-handers. Stemming from the rose gold Captain Chronograph line, the first features a gold case, intended for week-day professional wear; while the second is a steel Pilot Chronograph with a more casual and sporty look suited to leisure activities.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Van Cleef & Arpels<\/strong> presents a refined interpretation of a Poetic Complication inspired by Jules Verne. Evocatively named De La Terre \u00e0 la Lune (from Earth to the Moon), this watch is distinguished by its dial depicting an imaginary sky dotted with stars and planets made from a marquetry-work of fine stones and champlev\u00e9 enamels.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Urwerk<\/strong> gives life to a mythical bird with the UR-103 Phoneix in white gold, hand-decorated<\/strong> by the master engraver and automaton maker Jean-Vincent Huguenin, an artist fascinated by the world\u2019s many cultures and legends. Designed as a \u201ctalisman and a source of energy for its future owner\u201d, according to Martin Frei, this watch features a satellite hour indication.<\/div>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most of the big-hearted brands<\/strong> participating in the Only Watch operation have been faithful to the highly creative biannual charity operation since 2005, while others have joined this year, and all are placing their DNA at the disposal of this noble cause. Their unique pieces, some of them developed in great secrecy for over a year, will be showcased this autumn in the prestigious and spectacular setting of the Monaco Yacht Show. Only Watch is returning to its first love by entrusting Antiquorum with orchestrating the auction to be held on September 22nd<\/sup>, as well as the international exhibition preceding it this summer. As a loyal companion ever since the launch of this adventure, GMT is delighted to be presenting its readers with a preview of the majority of the horological creations (because they are not always watches in the strictest sense of the term) that the most renowned collectors on which the world\u2019s most eminent collectors are preparing to set their sights. As Luc Pettavino, founder of Only Watch and the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy points out in his preface, the stakes are extremely high. The proceeds from Only Watch will determine the means made available to researchers and thus the future of the children concerned.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thanks to a patented musical mechanism, the R\u00e9veil Musical in white gold from Breguet<\/strong> plays the tune \u201cA Castle in the Sky\u201d <\/strong>either on request, or at a predetermined time. After each complete dial rotation, the child\u2019s hand engraved on the dial touches that of an adult portrayed on the flange.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The unique nature of the Bovet<\/strong> Tourbillon 7 Days Inverted Hand-fitting stems from its exceptional hand-crafted decoration.<\/strong> Its red gold Amadeo case serving to transform this timepiece into a reversible wristwatch, a table clock or a pocket-watch is adorned with a majestic dragon and phoenix motif inspired by Chinese mythology.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bell & Ross <\/strong>d\u00e9voile un cadran tr\u00e8s original avec la BR01 Casino en or rose qui met en sc\u00e8ne un affichage de type casino<\/strong> compos\u00e9 de trois disques concentriques s\u00e9rigraphi\u00e9s. Le chiffre \u00ab\u20090\u2009\u00bb sur le disque externe indique les heures tandis que la petite bille sur le disque interm\u00e9diaire bouge au rythme des minutes.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Developed by BLU Bernard Lederer Universe<\/strong> on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin\u2019s historical space flight, the eponymous orbital tourbillon sweeps around the dial not in 60 minutes but in exactly 108 minutes<\/strong> \u2013 the time spent in space by the Russian lieutenant.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Celsius X VI II<\/strong> is a unique nomadic work of art blending micromechanics and telecommunications. It also incorporates a kinetic energy recovery system (remontage papillon)<\/em> as well as a mysterious fibre\u00a0optic display.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Only Watch is an opportunity for DeWitt<\/strong> to develop and introduce its Concept Watch N\u00b03, named the X-Watch. This reversible model is topped by a broad X-shaped \u201cbonnet\u201d or \u201chood\u201d partially covering the dial. The latter may be opened by means of four pushers positioned on either side of the case.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The unique Oc\u00e9anographique 4000 watch presented by Hublot<\/strong> owes its name to a partnership undertaken with the eponymous museum in Monaco. The first model in a family of watches capable of diving to depths of 4,000 metres, it is distinguished from subsequent models by its colours \u2013 since its hands and hour-markers are red and white<\/strong> in reference to the Principality.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Golden Bridge Automatic by Corum<\/strong> appears in a fascinating anthracite-coloured Titalyt\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> thermal-treated titanium case. Its automatic linear winding baguette movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case-back engraved in red with the Corum <\/em>logo and the inscription Only Watch 2011 Pi\u00e8ce Unique.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Girard-Perregaux<\/strong> is unveiling a unique piece made from a titanium and ceramic alloy. Equipped with a self-winding movement, it features date and world time displays as well a day\/night indicator and a flyback chronograph.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A red gold dial and grand feu<\/em> enamelled dial are the key design characteristics of the Vintage Pulsographe watch by Montblanc, <\/strong>driven by a hand-wound movement with chronograph and small seconds. The reasonably sized 39.5 mm-diameter case frames a dial surrounded by a pulsometric scale indicating the number of heartbeats per minute thanks to the central chronograph seconds hand.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In tribute to the marine chronometers that forged the success of Glash\u00fctte,<\/strong> the Senator Chronometer appears clothed in rose gold framing an elegant matt black dial with indications driven by Calibre 58-01 which ensures precise synchronisation of the minutes and seconds hands.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ikepod<\/strong> has called on the talents of Marc Newson<\/strong> to create this large hourglass in red borosilcate glass. Measuring 150mm x 125mm, this distinctively designed object is filled with steel nanoballs that take 10 minutes to flow into the lower part.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant<\/strong> is distinguishing itself with a leather boxed Family<\/strong> SET specially created for Only Watch and comprising four unique watches \u2013 a Maxime Manufacture and a Lady Heart Beat Amour, both self-winding models in rose gold; and a Chrono Junior and a Lady Junior in steel \u2013 all featuring an commemorative engraving on the back.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A faithful participant in the Monaco-based operation,\u00a0De Bethune<\/strong> is dedicating its famous night sky in polished and blued titanium to a DB25 8-01-1297 <\/strong>white gold watch featuring a dial depicting the sky above Monaco on January 8th 1297 when the rock was officially conquered by Fran\u00e7ois Grimaldi. The stars of the Orion and Gemini constellations are picked out in gold and diamonds, while the mirror-polished movement equipped with a silicon\/platinum balance may be admired through the back of the model.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Under the leadership of Benoit Vuitton, Louis Vuitton<\/strong> presents a Tambour Diving<\/strong> watch in blackened white gold fitted with a transparent case-back revealing the column-wheel movement and featuring a strap and various dial accents in orange, the favourite colour of Paul Pettavino.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Piaget<\/strong> remains in tune with its latest innovations in the field of ultra-thin watchmaking with a special edition of the\u00a0 Altiplano, which for the first time features a black PVD treated <\/strong>version of the skeletonised 838P movement \u2013 creating a striking contrast with the rose gold of the screws and the hour, minute and small seconds hands.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The famous Mikrograph by TAG Heuer,<\/strong> which is quite simply the only mechanical chronograph capable of displaying 1\/100ths of a second, beats for Only Watch at the heart of the legendary square Monaco case that is as iconic as ever more than 40 years after the film Le Mans.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Manufacture Patek Philippe<\/strong> offers a new interpretation of reference 3939 with its Only Watch unique piece in steel framing a black enamel<\/strong> dial. The appeal of this timepiece stems as much from the pure sound of the minute repeater as from the beauty of its tourbillon.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Crafted in cooperation with Chinese artist Huang Hankang,<\/strong> the HM4 Only Watch by MB&F<\/strong> is topped by a miniature flying panda cast in solid 18-carat white gold using the lost wax casting technique.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Developed with and for Rafael Nadal, the RM 027 by Richard Mille<\/strong> to be auctioned at Only Watch is the exact same one worn by the champion during his winning watch at the 2011 Monte Carlo<\/strong> tennis tournament. This hand-wound tourbillon weighing a mere 20g including the wristband is also the prototype that served for the final test phases.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

An evolved version of the Freak, the Freak Diavolo Only Watch by Ulysse Nardin<\/strong> is named after its diabolical-looking<\/strong> power-reserve indicator with its \u201chorns\u201d set against a black backdrop. The patented balance-spring and a large part of its escapement are made form silicon. These two innovative features are combined with a flying tourbillon indicating the seconds, along with two state-of-the-art ball-bearing mechanisms.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Romain Jerome<\/strong> mingles its DNA with that of the Principality by unveiling the Rock the Rock DNA watch, featuring a unique dial incorporating a tiny proportion of rock extracted from the famous rock of Monaco.<\/strong> The result is a time-honoured face framed by an ultra-contemporary matt black ceramic bezel.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Manufacture Zenith<\/strong> is offering two exclusive pieces with left-hand winding <\/strong>designed specifically for left-handers. Stemming from the rose gold Captain Chronograph line, the first features a gold case, intended for week-day professional wear; while the second is a steel Pilot Chronograph with a more casual and sporty look suited to leisure activities.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Van Cleef & Arpels<\/strong> presents a refined interpretation of a Poetic Complication inspired by Jules Verne. Evocatively named De La Terre \u00e0 la Lune (from Earth to the Moon), this watch is distinguished by its dial depicting an imaginary sky dotted with stars and planets made from a marquetry-work of fine stones and champlev\u00e9 enamels.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Urwerk<\/strong> gives life to a mythical bird with the UR-103 Phoneix in white gold, hand-decorated<\/strong> by the master engraver and automaton maker Jean-Vincent Huguenin, an artist fascinated by the world\u2019s many cultures and legends. Designed as a \u201ctalisman and a source of energy for its future owner\u201d, according to Martin Frei, this watch features a satellite hour indication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[40],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3840"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3840"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3840\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3840"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gmtmag.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}